A Study of Attitude of Society towards Transgender in South India

Dr. B. Golden Kisha

Abstract: This article comparatively examines the relationship between attitude of youths and attitude of adults towards transgender to identify the significant difference in the research variables. For these purpose 100 UG boys and 100 UG girls from Science and Arts colleges selected also 100 men and 100 women from Chennai North and Thiruvallur districts at random sampling technique. Survey method is adopted by administering the tool of five point scale. The study focused on the data collected through Rating Scales and the study measured the attitude of society towards transgender. The data collected from the tools were subjected to various statistical analyses. The results of the analysis were presented in the form of tables and charts also interpreted appropriately to arrive at logical Findings and Conclusions. It is found that on the basis of findings, the adult women (not college students) have had better attitude towards transgender, particularly religion does not play any role

Keywords: Attitude, MTF Transgender, FTM Transgender, Inclusion

How to Cite?: Dr. B. Golden Kisha, "A Study of Attitude of Society towards Transgender in South India", Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1564-1569, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176251, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176251