The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

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The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

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Summary

This is an exploration of eunuchs ("hijras") in Indian culture - who they are, why the subject is taboo and why their history is hidden. The book traces the traditions of eunuchs through layers of Hindu, Muslim and British history and through talking to the eunuchs themselves.

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The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

A fascinating study of the "hijras" - a small sub-section of Indian society thatsubverts all the accepted notions of respectability and caste, and which, though controversial, is tolerated for the sake of history and tradition.

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ISBN 13 9780753804636
ISBN 10 0753804638
Title The Invisibles
Author Zia Jaffrey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-06-01
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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