Asked by Monica Cervantes on Jul 31, 2024
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In India, a third sex or "third nature" people are referred to as
A) two-spirit people or berdaches.
B) hijras or Aravanis.
C) kathoeys.
D) fa'afafine.
Third Sex
A term used to categorize individuals who do not fit traditional male or female gender roles, often seen in cultures recognizing more than two genders.
Hijras
A traditional term in South Asia for a transgender person who may take on the roles in various social and ceremonial aspects, often outside the conventional gender binary.
Berdaches
A historical term used to describe Indigenous North Americans who fulfilled traditional roles across gender lines; more contemporary terms include "Two-Spirit" or "third gender."
- Acknowledge the reality of third-sex identities in diverse cultures and examine their functions in social contexts.
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harpreet dhaliwalAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In India, the third sex or "third nature" people are referred to as hijras or Aravanis. The hijra community is a traditional third gender of South Asia who are often stigmatized but also have a cultural and religious role as performers and blessers in certain ceremonies. Aravanis refers specifically to the transgender women of Tamil Nadu, who have also been recognized as a separate gender identity by the Indian government in recent years. The other choices (A, C, and D) refer to third gender or transgender identities in other cultures.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the reality of third-sex identities in diverse cultures and examine their functions in social contexts.