A STUDY ON INCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER IN WORKPLACE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COIMBATORE CITY

Transgender inclusivity in work area is crucial for creating equitable and supportive environments for the employees, regardless of gender identity. Despite legal advancements, transgender face significant barriers in achieving workplace fairness. This study examines the inclusion of transgender employees in Coimbatore City, utilizing a quantitative research approach with a descriptive research design. Non-probability snowball sampling was employed, with 50 respondents. Findings indicate a low level of inclusivity, with an estimated mean score of 1.36 (18%), highlighting a need for improved workplace policies and also awareness. The study explores the correlation between workplace policies, discrimination, and inclusivity, which portrays that better policies will lead to reduced discrimination and higher inclusivity perceptions.