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India's 'third sex' struggles to emerge from the shadows

Started by Natasha, July 08, 2008, 05:34:16 PM

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July 08, 2008, 05:34:16 PM
India's 'third sex' struggles to emerge from the shadows

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"New Delhi ­ India's third gender, the Hijras, represent a paradox of
Indian society: though an integral part of Hindu culture since ancient
times, they lead obscure lives, relegated from the mainstream by
discrimination and a lack of livelihood options. Hijras, or eunuch
transgenders, are those born with ambiguous genitalia or gays who
undergo castration, with the emasculation ceremony associated with
religious rites. There is also a third category of men who retain
their genitals and join the community."
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