In India, transgender people, known as hijras, Transgenders fall under the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. They constitute the marginalised section of the society in India, and thus face legal, social as well as economic difficulties. The majority of India’s Transgenders are relegated to begging and sex work to earn a living. Due to poverty, discrimination, lack of education and skills, many of them have no means of earning money. So, they engage in commercial sex work and begging.Most Transgenders do not think twice about joining the sex trade and many of them sell sex for less than $2 The Transgenders live as a community with the leader and comprises 'daughters', 'sisters' and 'mothers' - no males. After being rejected by their own biological families, the Transgenders family becomes the first and only source of emotional support. They are strong, close knit and provide safety and security for the abadoned people.
