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A critical evaluation of transgender health rights in India
Shilpa Murmu
A critical evaluation of transgender health rights in India - BangaloreBangalore NLSIU 2013 - 120 p. ; 25 cm.
TABLE OF CONTENT Research methodology; Chapter I-Introduction: reasons for inadequate Health care facilities in India; Social, Psychological and Medical Issues; Mental and Physical Aspect affecting negatively health of the transgender; Stigma and prejudice; Discrimination, harassment and abuse, social and economic marginalization; Legal marginalization and Absence of legal protection; Sexual orientation; Chapter II -Understanding the Institutional basis of the disparity in Health; Family; Medical establishment; Media; Chapter III-International Human Rights Instruments on Health standards of Transgender; International Human rights Conventions and Transgender Health Rights; Health as a Human Right in International Forum; An evaluation of Health and HIV/AIDS on Transgender in ASEAN/SAARC Nations; Chapter IV- What does Law hold in India's for Betterment; Health of Transgender people? ; How can existing legal framework can be mobilised for the community? Initiatives and Affirmative Action in India for Transgender; What is the deficiency in the legal system affecting Health of transgender?; Use of progressive international legal developments in India?; Chapter V - Conclusion and Recommendations ; Legal Measures/Reforms by Government; Reforming the Medical Establishment; Participation by the Transgender community; Initiatives by Non-governmental organizations; Role of Funders; REFERENCES ; ANNEXURES.
A critical evaluation of transgender health rights in India - BangaloreBangalore NLSIU 2013 - 120 p. ; 25 cm.
TABLE OF CONTENT Research methodology; Chapter I-Introduction: reasons for inadequate Health care facilities in India; Social, Psychological and Medical Issues; Mental and Physical Aspect affecting negatively health of the transgender; Stigma and prejudice; Discrimination, harassment and abuse, social and economic marginalization; Legal marginalization and Absence of legal protection; Sexual orientation; Chapter II -Understanding the Institutional basis of the disparity in Health; Family; Medical establishment; Media; Chapter III-International Human Rights Instruments on Health standards of Transgender; International Human rights Conventions and Transgender Health Rights; Health as a Human Right in International Forum; An evaluation of Health and HIV/AIDS on Transgender in ASEAN/SAARC Nations; Chapter IV- What does Law hold in India's for Betterment; Health of Transgender people? ; How can existing legal framework can be mobilised for the community? Initiatives and Affirmative Action in India for Transgender; What is the deficiency in the legal system affecting Health of transgender?; Use of progressive international legal developments in India?; Chapter V - Conclusion and Recommendations ; Legal Measures/Reforms by Government; Reforming the Medical Establishment; Participation by the Transgender community; Initiatives by Non-governmental organizations; Role of Funders; REFERENCES ; ANNEXURES.