Third Gender Issues and Transgender Phobia in Pakistan (in the Context of Selected Urdu Novels)

Authors

  • Dr. Antal Zia Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar
  • Dr. Zeenat Bibi Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar
  • Dr. Muhammad Nasir Afridi Department of Urdu, Serhad University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/makhz.2025(6-I)urdu-04

Keywords:

Measles, Genes, Contempt, Love Unattainable, Same Sex, Creation, Deprived

Abstract

Transgender people in Pakistan face many difficulties, including discrimination, lack of acceptance, and limited opportunities. Despite legal recognition through the 2009 Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, they still struggle with violence, unemployment, and social exclusion. Many transgender individuals find it hard to access education, healthcare, and basic rights due to societal stigma. This research article is an attempt to highlights the challenges faced by transgender people in Pakistan and the needs for their protection and support. The study is in light of Urdu fiction and novel.

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Published

2025-02-08

How to Cite

Zia, A., Bibi, Z., & Afridi, M. N. (2025). Third Gender Issues and Transgender Phobia in Pakistan (in the Context of Selected Urdu Novels). Makhz (Research Journal), 6(1), 34–42. https://doi.org/10.47205/makhz.2025(6-I)urdu-04

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): January to March

Section

Urdu

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