Transgender rights in India | DW Documentary

Transgender people have a long history in India. Communities, like the Hijra, who do not fit into the categories of men or women, have existed in South Asia for thousands of years. They have traditionally played important roles in religious ceremonies and, during certain periods, in public life and politics. In 2014, India’s Supreme Court officially recognized a third gender. This recognition included not only socio-cultural groups, but also trans men and women, as well as intersex and non-binary people. In 2019, Parliament went further by passing the Tr… Video by YouTube channel.