Historical Evolution of Transgender Community in India

Authors

  • M. Michelraj Ph.D Research Scholar in Public Administration, Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2015.4.1.1304

Keywords:

Transgender, tritiyaprakriti or napumsaka, hijra, marginalization

Abstract

This paper explores the historical growth of transgender community in India.Thehistorical evolution of the transgender community in Mughal period, British period, Post-Independence and contemporary period. In the Mughal period the transgenders were in high position and they were political advisor and administered in empire. In the British era the transgenders were benefited by the provision of land and rights of food. In contemporary period, the government of India implemented new policy and schemes for the social protection and welfare schemes of transgender community.

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Published

10-03-2015

How to Cite

Michelraj, M. (2015). Historical Evolution of Transgender Community in India. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 4(1), 17–19. https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2015.4.1.1304