THE ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE LIFE OF MOST EXCLUDED SECTION OF THE SOCIETY, THE HIJRAS/TRANSGENDER

The present day world is facing a catastrophe of Covid-19 pandemic that has created a human, economic and social crisis. The pandemic and associated precautionary measures especially lockdown had serious implications on the society. Individual life, family life, education, economy is remarkably affected. Therefore, social scientists studied about the Covid Breakdown and its impact on society, economy, health, changing life style and work culture; but too little is understood about its impact on transgender community and their life. Thus, the present study highlights the negative changes in transgender life particularly hijra community’s life brought about as a result of the Covid‑19 lockdown. The Study is primarily based on telephonic interviews with hijra people. The study trying to draw attention of policy makes towards hijra community.

 

Keywords: Covid‑19, Corona, Lockdown, Transgender, Hijras Life.


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