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The Hijras. An alternative Gender Role in India


Seminar Paper, 2013

14 Pages, Grade: 1,0


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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Religious and mythological context

3 Defining Hijras
a as not men
b as not women

4 Hijra’s role in society
a Ritual performances
b Sexuality

5 Social organization of the hijra community

6 Conclusion

7 Bibliography

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Title
The Hijras. An alternative Gender Role in India
College
University of Trier
Grade
1,0
Author
Year
2013
Pages
14
Catalog Number
V279679
ISBN (eBook)
9783656725459
ISBN (Book)
9783656725442
File size
482 KB
Language
English
Keywords
hijras, gender, role, india
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Nina Daub (Author), 2013, The Hijras. An alternative Gender Role in India, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279679

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