hijra films

What is Hijra? – Depiction of the Third Gender in Indian Films and Literature

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Movies have the potential to be a strong medium for social change or, at the very least, to allow the general public to reflect on a particular issue or topic. Unfortunately, most Indian films, particularly commercial Hindi films, tend to caricature and further debase individuals who are already subjected to daily mortification ordeals. The Hijra … 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