The Hijras of India
Cultural and Individual Dimensions of an Institutionalized Third Gender Role
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3645788 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Serena Nanda (John Jay College of Criminal Justice, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 35-54 |
| Publication date | 1986-01-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1300/j082v11n03_03 |
| OpenAlex | W1881895451 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 45 |
The hijra (eunuch/transvestite) is an institutionalized third gender role in India. Hijra are neither male nor female, but contain elements of both. A devotees of the Mother Goddess Bahuchara Mata, their sacred powers are contingent upon their asexuality. In reality, however, many hijras are prostitutes. This sexual activity undermines their culturally valued sacred role. This paper discusses religious meanings of the hijra role, as well as the ways in which individuals and the community deals with the conflicts engendered by their sexual activity
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| Unique citing works | 45 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 1990 - 2026 (37) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 45 |