#maatitv #Transgender #podcast
In this podcast, we are once again joined by Jannat Ali from Track T who is a trans activist, artist and organized Pakistan’s first trans pride parade in Pakistan. In this episode, Jannat talks about the richness of the Khawaja Sira culture before British colonialism and what we can learn from our past as a community. She also talks about the upcoming trans pride parade happening in Lahore on 19th December 2021.
To understand this community better, check out the video below:
Pakistan’s first trans pride parade :
Chapters:
0:00 Highlights of the episode
0:54 Intro of the guest
1:35 Previous episode
3:22 Stereotyping transgenders
4:48 Concept of Trans-Pride Parade
7:58 Transgender Protection Bill (2018)
11:38 Contribution from Lahore
12:56 Communication with Government
14:10 Implementation of the law
15:18 Inclusion in Schools
16:22 Manifesto of Trans-Pride Parade
18:07 British Colonialism
21:43 Familiarity with the Narratives of History
24:00 Khaaja Sara Culture
26:19 Acceptance of marches within society
27:36 Trans-Pride 2021 Plan
28:24 Demands of Transgenders
30:18 Site of Protest
31:15 Support from the community
32:09 Giving spaces to cultures
34:10 Reporting Transphobic posts
34:43 Ending
35:24 Message
