Gender equality truth of transgenders community: psychological, religious and optimistic resilience nexus among transgenders in Punjab, Pakistan

I conducted a qualitative study to explore the unknown resistance experience and gender equality truth of transgenders in Punjab, Pakistan, considering rulings on transgender laws made by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2018. The literacy rate in the transgender community is meager, so data was gathered through extensive interviews to document the study participants’ subjective evaluation using the purposive sampling method. The thematic analysis demonstrates how society has compromised on mental health and gender equality of transgenders, but why transgenders are living their lives with hope? Findings revealed that individual resilience, religious beliefs, cruel optimism, and psychological resilience are the major factors that contribute positively to transgenders’ lives at the social and psychological levels. The research goal is to compile and emphasize research findings that would guide practical interventions to enhance the resilience of transgenders and mitigate mental health vulnerabilities. The study will also contribute progressively to transgender literature and develop real-world solutions and policies that may be used at the communal level across Pakistan.