WHO AM I? A QUEST FOR GENDER-IDENTITY BY TRANSGENDER PEOPLE: ANALYTICAL STUDY

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to look into the matter of gender-identity of the transgender
community in Pakistan. The paper explores who are they? Third-gender or Transgender persons
(TGPs) have always been discriminated against on account of gender disorder in their bodies.
Such a discriminatory behavior, nevertheless, is a clear infraction of Article 25 of the
Constitution of Pakistan 1973 which provides that there shall be no discrimination on the
grounds of gender. TGPs, one of the most marginalized sections of our society, are nowfinally
accorded basic human rights through the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018.
The purpose of the study is to critically assess the sufficiency of the said enactment. It follows a
discussion on Sharīʻah viewpoint regarding the issue of gender-identity and recommends
treatment of it. The study also propose recommendations that could make true changes in the
plight of TGPs.