The hijra's contributions enrich the diverse tapestry of Islamic cultural traditions while challenging societal perceptions ...

Much of my research on language, gender, and sexuality involves groups associated with non-normative systems of sexuality and gender in India. These groups include hijras, a traditional Indian group ...

Transgender activists often shunned by society say they have found rare acceptance at India's Hindu Kumbh Mela festival by giving blessings ...

and misclassification as transgender or hijra. In India, the struggle of intersex individuals is particularly acute, with a lack of awareness, education, and recognition perpetuating the stigma ...

South Asia has a long history of people designated as male at birth but who identify as female -- known as kinnar or hijra. In India's last census in 2011, more than 487,000 people were members of ...