Exploring the Workplace Experiences of Transgender Individuals: Challenges, Inclusivity and Strategies for Fostering a Supportive Environment

Abstract

This research was an exploration of challenges and experiences of the transgender at workplace in Pakistan. Transgender people can be broadly described as those whose gender identity is different from the gender they were believed to be at birth. It's common to refer to transgender people as "trans. Qualitative research approach has been applied in this study. The interview guide was used to collect the primary study data. Snowball sampling technique is used. The sample consisted of five persons. A thematic analysis was conducted on the gathered data. The study focused on the unique obstacles that transgender individual’s face when trying to find employment, adjusting to the workplace, and succeeding in their chosen fields. The results draw attention to the pervasive bias, discrimination, and marginalization that transgender person face, which limits their employment options and causes them to face financial difficulties.