10.8: Hijra - Social Sci LibreTexts
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WebNov 17, 2020 · Hijra (for translations, see [n 1]) is a term used in South Asia – in particular, in India – to refer to transwomen (male-to-female transsexual or transgender individuals). [1][2] In other areas of India, transgender people are also known as Aravani, Aruvani or Jagappa. [3] .
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