Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia nad Prawem

Homelessness, Poverty and Transgender Persons: Qualitative Evidence from the Garima Greh of Rajasthan under the SMILE Scheme, India

Sharda, Swati Marisport, A.

Manipal University Jaipur (India) | Gujarat National Law University

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Abstract

Sexual and gender minorities in India have been victims of homelessness and poverty post­independence. Studies have shown that these factors have often found the transgender persons in a state of marginalization and also become subjects of Crime. The Indian government post the Transgender Persons’ (Protec­tion of Rights) Act, 2019 has established shelter homes for providing skill and livelihood opportunities to the transgender persons for a short term. This study delves into the working model of the Garima Greh of Rajasthan. The transgender persons find these shelter homes safe, learning space and a second innings to their lives. Such establishments have helped the community members to come out of homelessness and acquire skills for leading a better life ahead. Despite of becoming a success from the inception year itself, it has been studied that these homes are struggling due to lack of regular financial and administrative support by the government.

Metadata

Journal Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia nad Prawem 
Volume 16 
Issue 1 
Issue date 03/2024 
Type Article 
Language en
Pagination 162-185
DOI 10.7206/kp.2080-1084.664
ISSN 2080-1084
eISSN 2450-7938