SAVING AND SPENDING HABITS OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN KERALA
Keywords:
Transgender Community, Saving and Spending Habits, Financial Inclusion, Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), Government Welfare Schemes in Kerala.Abstract
This study sheds light on the challenges faced by transgender individuals in Kerala, including social inequality, financial instability, and limited access to government schemes. Key findings reveal that 93% of respondents are transwomen, with 44% below 25 years old. Over half rely on self-employment for income, prioritizing essential goods and medical necessities. Notably, 85% of those who underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) struggle to meet daily expenses. To address these issues, the study recommends increased awareness of government schemes like Mazhavillu, Saphalam, Karuthal, and PRIDE. Policymakers should focus on mitigating social inequality, financial illiteracy, and unemployment to support the transgender community.
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