Parambil, Vipinkumar Valia and A, Gopalakrishnan and Gills, Reshma and P.S., Swathi Lekshmi and A. R., Anuja and Jeeva, Charles and C nair, Ramachandran and Narayanakumar, Ramani and Jayaraman, Jayasankar and P.S., Sary and P. V., Athira and Xavier, Smitha Rosey and T.V., Ambrose and George, Grinson and K.V., Binitha (2025) Trans: The 3rd gender inclusive perspective in Indian fisheries sector: Paving the way for gender mainstreaming and empowerment. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, India. ISBN 978-81-7164-287-8
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This study explores the empowerment of transgender individuals within the Indian fisheries sector, focusing on their entrepreneurial potential. Transgender individuals, particularly in the LGBTQIA++ community, face persistent socio-political and economic discrimination. This research aims to highlight entrepreneurial opportunities for them through fishery-based ventures as secondary livelihood options. The research adopted an action-based approach, beginning with the creation of a comprehensive database of transgender stakeholders interested in fishery-related microenterprises. Sensitization programmes and Entrepreneurial Capacity Building training conclaves were organized to empower this marginalized group in various fisheries-based enterprises. Data collection involved a standardized protocol and case study methods, surveying 120 transgender individuals (56 transwomen, 53 transmen and 11 unwilling to reveal) to assess their preferences for fishery-related startups. The study found that fish value-added enterprises were the most favoured, followed by ornamental fish culture, aquatourism, and fish vending. Success case studies of transgender entrepreneurs in these fields were documented, including economic viability indicators. Constraint analysis, using Friedman's test, revealed that social isolation, financial challenges, and gender marginalization were the most significant barriers faced by transgender stakeholders in the fisheries sector. Despite these challenges, several success stories emerged, demonstrating the feasibility of fishery-based ventures such as fish vending units, ornamental fish culture, integrated fish farming, value-added fish production, etc. for transgender beneficiaries mobilised as Self Help Groups through external funding. These examples can serve as practical models for similar initiatives aimed at fostering economic inclusion for marginalized communities. The findings offer valuable insights into the entrepreneurial possibilities within the fisheries sector for transgender individuals and provide a blueprint for further research and action in this domain. This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the challenges faced by transgender individuals and promote their economic empowerment through fisheries-based entrepreneurship, offering both a path for social inclusion and sustainable livelihood development.
| Item Type: | Books |
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| Keywords: | Transgender, India, Livelihoods, Fish Production, Capacity Building, Stakeholders, Sustainable Development, Fisheries, Fish Culture, Case Study, Gender |
| Subjects: | Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2025 09:15 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2025 09:15 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22182 |
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