The document discusses the distinctions between biological sex and gender, emphasizing the importance of gender-neutral language to promote inclusivity. It outlines the challenges faced by transgender and intersex individuals, including discrimination and mental health issues, along with rights and protective measures for these communities. Additionally, it highlights government initiatives and organizations aimed at supporting transgender rights, education, and social integration.

2. REQUIRES THE ABILITY
TO LABEL ONESELF OR
OTHERS AS BOY/GIRL
OR MAN/WOMAN

3.  SEX is BIOLOGICAL and refers to functional
differences between males and females and
their reproductive potential.
 Sex is determined by genes in chromosomes .
 Male and females are biological terms .

4.  Gender is psychological and refers to or
awareness and reaction.
 Gender is determined by biological
,psychological and sociological factors .
 Masculine and feminine are psychological
terms that refer to person’s gender.

5.  Gender-neutral pronouns are words that don't specify whether the subject of the sentence
is female or male. 'They', for instance, is a third-person pronoun that is gender neutral.
traditional gender neutral pronouns can be used to introduce in everyday conversation,
regardless of the individual. These include "Them", "They", "Their",
"Everyone", and "That Person".
 "He" has often been used as an automatic fill-in for generic individuals. By using
gender-neutral language, ensures sentences are inclusive for everyone.
 "he and she" are two extreme binaries that don't leave room for other gender identities.
This can be hurtful for individuals, such as transgender or gender queer communities,
who don't identify with "he" or "she".
 Other gender-neutral pronouns include 'them', 'this person', 'everyone', 'Ze', or 'Hir'. If
one is not sure which pronoun to use, one can also use that person's name.
 For eg., list of gender-neutral pronouns:
 He/She -- Zie, Sie, Ey, Ve, Tey, E
 Him/Her -- Zim, Sie, Em, Ver, Ter, Em
 His/Her -- Zir, Hir, Eir, Vis, Tem, Eir
 His/Hers -- Zis, Hirs, Eirs, Vers, Ters, Eirs
 Himself/Herself -- Zieself, Hirself, Eirself, Verself, Terself, Emself

7.  Biological difference
 Difficult to change.
 Throughout history
and across cultures sex
differences exists .
 Policies respond to se
differences in areas to
do with the physical
body.
 Social difference
 can be changed since
gender identity is
determined by society.
 Gender roles are
different in different
societies and history.
 Policies can respond to
gender stereotype and
traditional gender
roles.

8. Transgender
 Transgender are born with
reproductive organs
typically regarded as male
or female ones , and are
gendered by society
according to existing
gender roles which may
differ from their own
gender identity.
Intersex
 An intersex person is
someone born with a
combination of typical
male and female
biological characteristics
or none at all
 it is difficult for doctors
to assign their sex as
distinctive male or female

9. Trans* asterisk

10. THE SPECTRUM
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Biological sex
Gender identity
Gender expression
Gender presentation
Sexual orientation

11. Biological sex- it is assigned at birth
Gender identity- how one feels on the
inside
Gender expression- it is how one
present itself to others
Gender presentation- it suggests how
the world looks at the person.
Social Orientation- it defines the likes
or dislikes of a person.

12. Discomfort with
presenting social self as
birth gender
Discomfort with
body being a
different
gender
Discomfort with mind
and emotions not lining
up with gender identity
"Dysphasia is a feeling of dissatisfaction where a person feels anxiety,
and restlessness.
gender dysphoria is the discomfort with male or female body ., that can be
so intense that it interferes with ones normal life.
Types
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13. Treatment in
public

14.  Trans bashing is the act of victimizing a person
emotionally, physically, sexually, or verbally
because they are transgender.
 Trans and non-binary gender adolescents can
experience bashing in the form
of bullying and harassment.
 Discrimination, including physical or sexual
violence against trans people due
to transphobia or homophobia, is a common
occurrence for trans people.

15. RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS
• Equality and non-discrimination.
•. Transgender children.
•. Right to life and personal liberty.
•. Right to live in the community.
•. Right to integrity.
•. Protection from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
or punishment.
EDUCATION
•. Duty of educational institutions to provide inclusive education to
transgender students.
Adult education for transgender persons.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
• Vocational training and self-employment.
• Non-discrimination in employment.
SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND RECREATION
• Social security.
• Healthcare facilities.
Rights for TRANSGENDER

16. SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND RECREATION
• Social security.
• Healthcare facilities.
•AS INTRODUCED IN THE RAJYA SABHA ON 12TH DECEMBER, 2014
CLAUSES
• Rehabilitation of transgenders.
• Leisure, culture and recreation.
• Reservation in primary, secondary and higher educational institutions.
• Reservation of posts for transgender persons.
• Incentive to employers in the private sector.
• Special employment exchange.

18. Umbrella scheme
Government launched umbrella scheme for transgender
community.
The umbrella scheme provides monetary benefit to families
with transgender children and encourage them not to abandon
them.
The umbrella scheme would have five components –
• pre-matric
• post-matric scholarship for transgender children
• support for vocational
•training of transgenders
•pension for out-of-work transgenders
(age group of 40 to 60 years and monthly monetary support for families
with transgender children).

19. SWEEKRUTI (A Scheme for Promotion of Transgender Equality & Justice)
The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD)Department,
Government of Odisha recognizes that Transgender Persons are valuable human resource for
the society and seeks to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities,
protection of their rights and full participation in society. As part of an integrated initiative
for Transgender Equality & Justice the Departmenthas launched this new
umbrella scheme “SWEEKRUTI”to be operated in a mission mode with
manifold objectives.
To ensure equitable justice for transgender persons the Sweekruti scheme focuses on the
following broad objectives:
1. To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities,
equity, social justice & empowerment of transgender persons of the state
. 2. To encourage voluntary action and participation of all stake holders
for ensuring effective social integration of transgender persons.
3. To expand outreach activities for protection of rights and entitlements
of transgender persons in the state.
4. To promote individual and group
endeavour by transgender persons for employment, self-employment
and other socio-educational services.
5. To strengthen the existing
implementation machinery and create facilities for coverage of all
transgender persons of the state.

20. Sahodari Foundation
Mission
The Foundation's main objective is to promote social, political,
and economic equity and campaign for civil and legal rights of Transgender people.
Sahodari Foundation is an Indian organisation providing counselling and
support services for underprivileged transgender women.
The organization was founded by transgender activist and artist
Kalki Subramaniam in July 2008 to provide opportunities for
•education,
•counselling services
•education scholarships and supporting livelihood
•creative skills training and development.
The organisation is based in Tamil Nadu state in India. The organization
uses art, literature, films and theatre to advocate for social, economic, and
political justice for transgender people and gender nonconforming people.

21. Gender Identity
display at
social
awareness stall
during canviar

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