How does the idea of transgender differ in Indian culture from Western culture? Do "hijra" people in India have a corresponding group in Western societies?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijra_(South_Asia)
2007-01-23 23:46:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Well Hijras are outcast - treated more like vengeful gypsies than as Transgender.
2007-01-24 00:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
homsx....in indi cultures have a several thousands of years in practice ahead of western coultures...sinse they worship pagan idols with peculiar ryths and ceremonies...
2007-01-24 07:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lic. York 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-24 07:52:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
indians are more accepting than most people.
2007-01-25 07:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋