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The Invisibles : A Tale of the Eunuchs of India (Vintage Departures)
The Invisibles A Tale of the Eunuchs of India - Vintage Departures
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In this superb work of investigative reporting, Zia Jaffrey pursues the riddle of India's most elusive subculture, the cross-dressing and often-castrated figures known as "hijras" whose very name means neither male nor female. Are the hijras lucky or dangerous? Are they a nurturing community of outcasts or a criminal network that kidnaps and mut... more »
Author:
In this superb work of investigative reporting, Zia Jaffrey pursues the riddle of India's most elusive subculture, the cross-dressing and often-castrated figures known as "hijras" whose very name means neither male nor female. Are the hijras lucky or dangerous? Are they a nurturing community of outcasts or a criminal network that kidnaps and mut... more »
ISBN-13: 9780679742289
ISBN-10: 067974228X
Publication Date: 2/17/1998
Pages: 320
Rating: 2
ISBN-10: 067974228X
Publication Date: 2/17/1998
Pages: 320
Rating: 2
3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Genres:
- History >> Asia >> India
- Travel >> Asia >> India >> General
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Customs & Traditions
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Gender Studies >> General
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology >> General
