Transgender Isolation in Familial and Civic Events: A Study of Cultural and Religious Influences in Pakistan (Mix Methodological Approach)

Abstract

The study investigates the multifaceted dynamics of transgender exclusion in Pakistani society in-depth, aiming at comprehensiveness. Major focus of the study to find out how religious interpretation, dynamics of family, the law, and the community are some of the reasons behind this. It all happens within the community of transgender people: the existence of societies and practices in Pakistan that affect gender identity and sexual orientation. This study takes a mixed-methods approach to thoroughly investigate exclusion of transgender from Pakistani society. The qualitative part involves a thematic analysis. In the quantitative part, the study uses a stratified random sampling method to choose 344 participants from different backgrounds of Pakistan. Structured surveys are used to collect quantitative data. Statistical techniques consist of the Pearson correlation which is used to figure out the relationship between two variables, the multiple regression method which is the way to show the predictive power of sociodemographic variables on societal exclusion, an independent samples t-test for testing attitudes legal reforms, and the chi-square test for looking at the relationship between belief in inclusive religious interpretations and societal acceptance. The paper briefly discusses the relationship between qualitative and quantitative insights. Qualitative data, which is derived from the researchers' or respondents' responses, are presented in themes. Whereas quantitative data, which came from counting and measurement, is empirical information that is used for hypothesis and statistical judgment. Policy interventions derived from this study are suggestive of areas including the drafting of policies, creative educational campaigns, and local community programs that promote acceptance, ensure rights, and better the lives of transgender people in Pakistan.