Policy implications of self-perceived identity in transgender protection rights ACT (2018), Pakistan.

Abstract

Transgender identity and rights are entwined with policymakers, legislators, and stakeholders. This amplifiesthe physical and biological manifestations of genders. However, there is an absence of transition for transgender people in the Pakistani society and these people are often ignored in the mainstream society as well as legislation. The policy conducted toward transgender safety and privileges remains appalling, as seen by the recently enacted law by the Parliament of Pakistan, highlighting self-perception problems for gender recognition. Given the recent discrepancies incorporated into Pakistani legislation by the Transgender Protection Rights Act, 2018, this study is to analyze the policy tool of self-perception under the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act (2018) and to examine the policy implications of the implementing self-perception as tool for the transgender recognition in Pakistan. A qualitative form of research is used to answer the questions through semi- structured interviews. The Act is deemed to worsen Pakistan's gender challenges due to ineffective policy implementation of self-perception. Hence, immediate actions are needed to evaluate self-perception to provide realistic solutions for Pakistan's neglected transgender community.