DEMANDING RIGHTS OF GENDER DIVERSITY GROUP: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS OF PRINCE OF SONGKHLA UNIVERSITY IN TRANG CAMPUS

Abstract

Today, gender diversity group is often observed to lead a life on inequality in terms of legality and rights. This study aimed to explore the need for rights among the gender diversity community in Prince of Songkhla University, Trang Campus. It was developed as qualitative research. Eight sample groups with a total number of 21 participants were selected by purposive sampling technique to be interviewed based on the application of an in-depth interview method. As for the findings, this study illustrates the following key consideration. In line with the freedom and gender equality principle, the group requires the protection of privacy from any social labeling, security from any harassment, and the observance of gender equality. When it comes to sexual hygiene, fair treatment and sex education must be promoted. In terms of family establishment, the group demands legalization of their marriage and child possession while normal lifestyle and acceptance are observed by both related families and society. This study implies recommendations; public awareness of gender diversity should be promoted, any types of harassment should be reduced, the right and unbiased personnel for medical service should be deployed to serve the group, and certain legalities for the gender diversity group should be enforced in accordance with proper identity.