44. Is this equality? #stoptransbill2019


We talk about equality all over the world. We talk about women rights, gender discrimination and issues along those lines. But we often fail to acknowledge that gender inequality goes beyond that. There are many other issues that need our collective attention and support when it comes to gender equality.

In a country that is gradually stepping towards development, Transgender Bill 2019 is a huge step backwards.  #stoptransbill2019 is a hashtag currently trending on social media. People are coming up to support the transgender community in hopes of establishing equality across gender. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 5th August 2019. Since then communities have been protesting against it. 

So let’s understand the root of this issue. In this blog, we will explore how Transgender Bill 2019 violates the rights of the community.

The bill is in direct contradiction with the NALSA Judgement: National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) declares the transgender people to be the third gender. It also gave them the right to self-identification of their gender as male, female or transgender. The transgender bill 2019 clearly contradicts this decision.

It mandates a ‘Screening Committee’ to prove transgender identity: The bill mandates trans people to go through a district screening committee to get certified as a transgender person and the revised certificate can only be obtained if they undergo surgery to confirm their gender.

It denies them the freedom to choose their residence: According to the bill, transgender people have the right to reside in their houses with their families. If they don’t reside with their families, they can go to a rehabilitation centre. But, most of these people face unacceptance and violence from their families. This forces them to move out of the house.

The penalties for violence against transgender people is very less: The penalty for assault of sexual nature or otherwise against transgender person ranges from as low as six months to a maximum of two years. On the contrary, it is life imprisonment for raping a woman. This in a way sub-humans the community.

Now the Rajya Sabha is to decide upon the Transgender Bill 2019 soon. So, let’s stand up against inequality.

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