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: Tale of the Eunuchs of India by Zia Jaffrey
A fascinating and hilarious search for the truth about India's eunuchs, revealing the lives and rituals of this subculture and giving us an enthralling portrait of India along the way.
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GOR012281178
9780297840992
0297840991
The Invisibles: Tale of the Eunuchs of India by Zia Jaffrey
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