Voice of Oppression

The sections of oppressed people in our country are numerous. They are shunned by the society because people perceive them to be different from the rest of us. They don’t quite fit in not because they are any different from the rest of us but because they aren't given the opportunity to lead a life as normal as the rest of us.  

One such example is that of the transgender community.

Life for these people is far from easy. They are deprived of equality and respect. This is not the life they chose. This is not what they deserve. They do what they do because they find no other means. They do this because we look down upon them. We look away when we see them coming. Act like if we fail to admit their existence we won’t be bothered. Turning a blind eye is not the solution. In fact it’s far from it. It’s a mere act of cowardice on our part. The first step is for the society to broaden its mind towards them and treat them like fellow human beings before anything else!  As I advocate this, I myself will make a conscious effort to do my part.

 There aren't initiatives for their rescue and rehabilitation. Nor any initiatives for their employment. Or so I thought until I came across Radio Active.  One of the first of its kind, Radio Active was brought out with the help of Jain Group of Institutions in our very own city to help provide employment and bridge the void that our society has created.

The initiative in the form of a radio station employs people belonging to diverse communities including the LGBT community. Some of the most prominent programs on the radio station are hosted by people belonging to the transgender community and is used as a platform to voice the concerns and atrocity against the community. It employs people from every walk of life making it the perfect example of bridging the gap between the communities.

Do check it out.  Radio Active 90.4 MHz    

And the next time you are about to make a lewd statement about these people even in a light sense hope you remember this.