Gender psda ppt- Social dimensions of gender
- 1. WEB SERIES/ DOCUMENT REVIEW ON ‘TAALI’ GROUP-10 SUBMITTED BY: GARIMA SINGH (IXth A- 01117703819) DAMINI VERMA (IXth A- 03217703819) MANVI ATWAL ( IXth A- 03417703819) SANJANA CHIB (IXth A- 04317703819)
- 2. INTRODUCTION Society has failed to accept their gender identity due to which they have suffered from discrimination, social oppression and physical violence since decades. In India, transgender people may be the most well-known and accepted third-sex group in the contemporary world. Transgender people are recognized as a third gender by the Supreme Court. In India, the third gender have become a powerful group advocating for LGBT rights. The Indian government has implemented numerous welfare policies and programs in the modern era, including paperwork, censuses, passports, citizenship ID cards, social and economic development, and constitutional protections for transgender individuals.
- 3. ‘In the film "Taali," Shreegauri Sawant, a transwoman, achieves the seemingly impossible feat of persuading India's Supreme Court to recognise the existence of individuals who have always been marginalised, hated by their birth parents, shunned by society, and forced to beg for a living. By centering a transgender person in the plot, rather than treating them as a laughing stock or sympathetic victim, it is a tale of inspiration and optimism.persons view transgender persons, also referred to as the Third Gender worldwide, as freaks since they are perceived as having ambivalence on both a physical and psychological level (hiding their sexual identity). They experience verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. Hijras have experienced significant marginalisation and stigma. Consequently, Indian civilization distinguished between Hijra and a predetermined gender group from ancient times to the present. In India, the term "Hijira" refers to a broad category of identities, demeanours, and actions that straddle and transcend the boundaries of biological gender. ABOUT THE MOVIE
- 4. Evolution Of India’s Transgender Community For millennia, transgender individuals have been a part of Indian society. In almost the earliest documents of ancient India, there existed historical evidence of the acceptance of "third sex" or those who were not confirmed as male or female In the epic Ramayana, as Lord Rama is departing the kingdom after a 14-year banishment, he turns to face his followers and requests that they all return to the city. Only the hijras chose to remain with him among his followers because they felt obligated to pursue this path. Because of their devotion, Rama granted them the authority to bless people on auspicious occasions like childbirth and marriage, as well as at inaugural ceremonies that were meant to pave the way for the badhai ritual, which involves hijras singing and dancing.
- 5. In the Mahabharata, Aravan, the son of Arjuna and Nagakanya, offered to be sacrificed to Goddess Kali in order to guarantee the Pandavas' victory in the Kurukshetra War. His only request was to be married on his last night of life. As no woman would marry someone who was destined to die, Krishna takes on the form of Mohini, a stunning woman, and marries him. The Aravanis are the Hijras of Tamil Nadu, who identify as Aravan's descendants.
- 6. The Mughal Era Hijras were prominent figures in the royal courts of the Islamic world. They became well-known for their roles as general administrators, political counsellors, and harem guardians. Hijras played a significant role in the politics of empire development during the Mughal era because they were thought to be cunning, reliable, and passionately loyal.
- 7. Hijra used to take privileges and protections from certain Indian governments by becoming members of the hijra community at the start of the British era in the Indian subcontinent. In addition, the benefits included the provision of land, rights to food, and a smaller sum of money from agricultural households in the same area. However, because the land was not inherited via blood ties, British legislation eventually revoked these perks. The British Era
- 8. The Colonial Rule And Criminalization The 18th century saw the beginning of colonial rule, which significantly altered the situation. Early European explorers' accounts indicate that they were disgusted by the sight of Hijras and found it hard to understand why these people were treated with such respect in royal courts and other establishments. The colonial government viewed Hijras as a distinct caste or tribe living in several regions of India. All hijra who were involved in abduction and castrating infants and who disguised like women to dance in public were covered by the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. Such actions could result in up to two years in prison, a fine, or both. The pre-partition past has an impact on the precarious situations that hijra face in today's globe.
- 9. In India, transgender people may be the most well-known and accepted third-sex group in the contemporary world. Transgender people are recognized as a third gender by the Supreme Court. CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE In India, the third gender have become a powerful group advocating for LGBT rights. The Indian government has implemented numerous welfare policies and programs in the modern era, including paperwork, censuses, passports, citizenship ID cards, social and economic development, and constitutional protections for transgender individuals. One of the main initiatives of the 11th Five Year Plan period was the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Economic Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which provided transgender persons with economic prospects. The National Urban Livelihood Mission and healthcare facilities are part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. Monica Helms' Transgender Pride flag
- 10. Kataluna Enriquez is the first openly Transgender Contestant in the American Pageant Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kollé: The 22-year-old model and LGBTQIA+ rights activist made history as the first trans woman to represent her country in the competition. Miss Portugal Marina Machete: The 23-year-old flight attendant, crowned as Miss Portugal in October making history by bringing transgender visibility to the forefront of top-tier beauty pageants
- 11. Post-Independence Era Criminalization And Marginalization Similar to the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, the Karnataka Police Act of 1964 was recently amended in 2012 to "provide for registration and surveillance of Hijras who indulged in kidnapping of children, unnatural offences and offences of this nature" (Section 36A). In India, the third genders have become a powerful group advocating for LGBT rights. The Indian government has implemented numerous welfare policies and programmes in the modern era, including paperwork, censuses, passports, citizenship ID cards, social and economic development, and constitutional protections for transgender individuals. One of the main initiatives of the 11th Five Year Plan period was the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural economic Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which provided transgender persons with economic prospects. The National Urban Livelihood Mission and healthcare facilities are part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. The social, political, and economic changes; housing; legislative actions; police reforms; constitutional and legal protections against the transgender community's human rights being violated; and institutional frameworks designed to specifically serve the needs of transgender individuals.
- 12. HEROIC EXAMPLES FROM THE TRASNGENDER COMMUNITY JUSTICE JOYITA MONDAL Joyita Mondal, born into a traditional Hindu family in Kolkata, faced hardship after dropping out of school at class 10. She travelled to Siliguri, where she slept at bus stands and begged on the streets. In 2010, she founded the NGO, ‘New Light for Dinajpur' for LGBTQIA community awareness and rights. She became the first trans person in her district to obtain a voter ID. The NGO assisted sex workers in Islampur and Panjipara, facilitating documents like ration cards and voter IDs. Expanding its scope, Mondal's NGO began working for the welfare of elderly individuals. Impressed by her efforts, Additional District Judge Subroto Pole appointed her as a Lok Adalat judge in Islampur on July 8, 2017, when she was 29. In interviews, Mondal emphasized the need for government jobs for transgenders to combat social discrimination, hoping for dignified employment beyond traditional roles. She remained dedicated to her community's advancement, recognizing her position as an opportunity to bring about meaningful change.
- 13. SRUTHY SITHARA Sruthy Sithara was the first Indian to win Miss Trans Global 2021. She was a project assistant of the transgender cell, the Social Justice Department of the Kerala government. She fought for the rights of her peers and the LGBTQ+ community to validate their struggles and make sure they have the freedom to live a normal life. In her fight against the parochial attitude of society, she along with her friends had started a campaign called ‘The Kaleidoscope’. Through this campaign, she aimed at normalising queer relationships so that they get the social acceptance they deserve.