Transgender Law: A Missed Consultation Opportunity

India passed a law to protect transgender people, but the community protested it.

Here’s why: the government didn't properly consult them. The bill ignored

their lived experiences, creating rules that didn't fit their reality. It was a classic

top-down move that failed the very people it was meant for. Now,

think about laws that *do* work. They often come from intense community consultation.

When people get a say in the laws that affect them, the laws are more effective and legitimate.

It’s not just about getting feedback; it's about actually listening and explaining decisions.

It proves that law-making should be a dialogue, not a monologue.