AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY JOUNAL OF ARTS

This paper explores the relationship between feminism and transgender rights with a view to discovering any interconnection. The paper identified the problem of the prevailing global quest for an inclusive society; a society that recognizes and values the diversity of its members, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities, has an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and feel a sense of belonging. The paper observes that the core objective of feminism is to seek the creation of a world where all individuals, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities, rights, and representation. In the same vein, transgender rights are seen as integral to the quest for an inclusive society as the inclusion of transgender individuals involves recognizing and affirming their rights to live free from discrimination, violence, and marginalization. From a positional perspective, the paper concludes that the meeting point of feminism and transgender rights is in the quest for an inclusive society. This is so because, an inclusive society, in addition to many other features and roles, contributes to the overall health and well-being of the population, reducing social tensions and promoting a more stable and content society.

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