A Study of represent of transgender community in media industry

Abstract

This article analyzes how transgender community is depicted in numerous print and visual media. The strategy adopted by the researchers is quantitative whereby the researcher has analyzed specific case studies and conducted an opinion survey based on the topic. The target of these analyses is to know and study the representation of transgender people in media and also the judgments and prejudices faced by them from society. Findings indicate journalistic practices accommodate transgender identity and expression, but efforts to provide more multi-dimensional representations of this marginalized community are still needed.