Theorizing Transgender Realities Post NALSA and Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act-2019

This chapter concludes the study by presenting two theoretical frameworks: Implementational Disenfranchisement and Corrigible Inequities, which help conceptualize the systemic barriers faced by transgender persons. The concept of implementational disenfranchisement highlights how gaps in execution prevent policies from reaching their intended impacts, while corrigible inequities identify structural disparities that can be addressed through targeted interventions. To further explain these challenges, the chapter introduces a four-filter approach that outlines layered obstacles limiting reach and access. It also presents the empirical data collected from questionnaires collected from 224 transgender persons across the country, grounding the analysis in lived realities. The chapter concludes with specific policy recommendations aimed at expanding provisions, rectifying inequities, and promoting meaningful inclusion of transgender persons in society.