Leaving the Community: A Qualitative Study of Hijra Individuals in Bangladesh
Description:
The hijra community individuals are one of the most neglected and underprivileged sexual minority groups in Bangladesh. Historically this community has been excluded from mainstream society and was compelled to live and work in separate communal spaces. However, new policies of inclusion implemented by government and non-government organizations have resulted in many hijra individuals leaving their communities. In this research, I focused on how the hijra individuals of Bangladesh come out of t…
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Date:
December 2022
Creator:
Anandita, Prapti
Partner:
UNT Libraries