INDIA2810
HIJRAS, KALYAN
THE THIRD GENDER
MEN SOME WHO HAVE UNDERGONE CASTRATION AND WHO CROSSDRESS
In the culture of South Asia, a hijra (Urdu: ہجڑا ,Hindi: हिजड़ा), is usually considered a member of "the third gender" — neither man nor woman. Most are physically male or intersex, but some are physically female. Hijras usually refer to themselves linguistically as female, and usually dress as women.
Although they are usually referred to in English as "eunuchs", relatively few have any genital modification..............................................
GLOSACK
Photography’s new conscience
INDIA2810
HIJRAS, KALYAN
THE THIRD GENDER
MEN SOME WHO HAVE UNDERGONE CASTRATION AND WHO CROSSDRESS
In the culture of South Asia, a hijra (Urdu: ہجڑا ,Hindi: हिजड़ा), is usually considered a member of "the third gender" — neither man nor woman. Most are physically male or intersex, but some are physically female. Hijras usually refer to themselves linguistically as female, and usually dress as women.
Although they are usually referred to in English as "eunuchs", relatively few have any genital modification..............................................
GLOSACK
Photography’s new conscience