However, currently, the majority of survey data only permits a comparison in a binary
framework, that is, between male and female respondents. It is assumed that the gender …

Drawing on the anthropological fieldwork of both authors, this article examines the hijras of
India and Bangladesh, emphasizing the changes in their traditional religious and political …

Despite the increased popularity of exit programmes targeting people involved in sex work,
the research community has yet not critically scrutinised policies that regulate these …

Background Intersex refers to individuals born with sex characteristics which are not typically
male or female. Intersex people live and identify their gender in a variety of ways, just like …

This working note examines the social media presence of Hijra and trans communities in
Bangladesh. Visibility filters and representation has created new forms of community making …

This chapter details the origins of this book and the motivations to undertake the task of
assembling this collection. The introduction gives a brief overview of the historical context of …