Beyond the Binary: Exploring the Cultural Identity and Practices of thee Hijra Community in Lahore

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2024
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Abstract
This article explores the cultural patterns of Hijras (transgender individuals) in Lahore. Marginalized due to their queer identity, Hijras are often compelled to live within their own distinct culture. The study investigates how these cultural traditions shape their communal lives and interactions with broader society. Hijra culture, developed through historical stages, adapts to contemporary needs. Though largely excluded, Hijras play specific roles during special occasions like weddings and the birth of male children, where their visibility increases. Outside these events, they face issues of acceptance, humiliation, and molestation. This research uses oral history methods, collecting data from 60 Hijras in Lahore through interviews and case studies. The sample includes Hijras from different age groups and areas of the city. Data is analyzed using narrative and comparative techniques.(Valerie J, 2010,p.46) To contextualize primary sources, secondary data from newspapers, reports, research articles, books, and internet sources are also incorporated.
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Authors Huma Pervaiz
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Journal Annals of Human and Social Sciences
Year 2024
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10.35484/ahss.2024(5-III)03
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https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/722
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