You are the District Magistrate in a district where a significant number of transgenders reside. While discrimination against the community is well known, commuters increasingly complain of harassment at their hands, especially at traffic junctions where transgenders are mostly involved in begging. This, at times, also leads to traffic management issues. You have received a number of complaints in this regard and have to act quickly to resolve it. However, a group of transgender associations argue that begging is their only source of livelihood. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Describe the ethical issues involved in this case. Discuss the attitude of people towards transgenders in general and reasons for the same. (b) What possible courses of action can be undertaken in such situations? Discuss their merits and demerits. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction briefly explain the case study. In the body discuss the ethical issues involved and the reasons for differential attitude of people towards transgenders. Discuss possible course of action with merits and demerits. You may conclude by suggesting long-term solution/elaborating on your solution. Conclude with a balanced approach.