hijra community

What is Hijra? – Hijras Organize into Jamat

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 Every human clan is separated along community lines in order to function successfully and keep anarchy at bay. The hijras are no exception. The majority of them live in jamats (Urdu for “gathering of elders”) and function as economic and social units. The guru, or teacher, is the leader of the jamat. On a … Read more

What is Hijra? – Hijras’ Traditional Occupation

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Beggary, prostitution, performing for a badhai (or tip), being a guru and functioning as a dai ma (or midwife) appear to be traditional hijra jobs due to a lack of fair work possibilities . 1) Beggary: Based on my experience at the traffic light and what I learned after meeting Trisha at the café, beggary … Read more