Highlighting Socio-Economic Problems of Eunuchs and Community Perception: A Case Study of Eunuchs in Peshawar

Abstract

This anthropological research aims at finding out the problems faced by the eunuchs of Peshawar. This research aimed at targeting such eunuchs who are not involved in singing and dancing but are involved or trying to get involved in society by working just like anybody else to survive. This research is qualitative by using a descriptive research methodology.Primary data is collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews and case studies. Fifteen respondents are selected through the snowball sampling technique. The research explained how they get taunted or discriminated against by the general public. A few respondents expressed their views about how they are treated in their working area and how they get paid less than other workers at the same place. The findings highlight their problems and suggest a few recommendations so that a change can be brought in the people's attitude towards eunuchs.