Third gender of South Asian cultures.
Sinônimos
Examples for "hijra"
Examples for "hijra"
1This journey, known as the hijra, is considered the beginning of the Islamic era.
2But others have befriended her, inviting her to visit hijra communities elsewhere in India.
3Many Indians fear a hijra's curse, which is said to bring infertility or bad luck.
4The hijra veiled themselves with ritual and mysticism, keeping mostly to their temple in the Garden.
5Would the hijra call it miraculous, or abhorrent?
1Transgender women, known as hijras, have long been considered auspicious in India.
2But hijras like Seema believe more needs to be done.
3Yet hijras have long been considered auspicious in India.
4Other hijras generally offer anal sex too.
5Under the Raj, the British tried to ban hijras as a breach of public decency but inevitably failed.
1Despite a history stretching back thousands of years, the hijra or aravani, are discriminated against and many live in poverty.