The same as eunuch. In Pakistan and India this expression is broadly used to describe those classified as neither male nor female. Born male, the hijras adopt women's names, behaviour and clothing. This word means "impotent ones" in Urdu.
by Dino March 11, 2005
A traditional non-binary gender identity primarily used in South Asia.
Hijras are people who are assigned male or intersex at birth, and identify as neither binary gender. Their gender expression is primarily feminine. The closest mordern western termiology is transfeminine.
Note that though the word is accepted in India, it is considered a slur in Pakistan where the politically correct alternative is the term "Khwaja Sara"
Hijras are people who are assigned male or intersex at birth, and identify as neither binary gender. Their gender expression is primarily feminine. The closest mordern western termiology is transfeminine.
Note that though the word is accepted in India, it is considered a slur in Pakistan where the politically correct alternative is the term "Khwaja Sara"
by QueerKutta June 7, 2021
Akshay Kumar is the self made hijra of bollywood.
Akshay Kumar acted in Flop franchise like Hijron Ka Hijra, Sabse Bada Hijra, Me Hijra Tu Chakka, International Hijra.
Akshay Kumar acted in Flop franchise like Hijron Ka Hijra, Sabse Bada Hijra, Me Hijra Tu Chakka, International Hijra.
by Hari Om Bhatiya Dhaba Wale May 24, 2020