Within the social diversity of a vast nation such as India, transgender people are referred to as "hijras," and they are considered to be part of a distinct social group. Seldom are their ...

South Asia has a long history of people designated as male at birth but who identify as female -- known as kinnar or hijra.

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 ...