India: Identity crisis for India's eunuchs
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/JA03Df03.html
By Shuriah Niazi
01/03/2008
In India eunuchs are commonly called hijras and estimates of their numbers range from 50,000 to 5 million. Most earn their livelihood by the age-old tradition of performing at weddings, baby showers and housewarmings.