India's Transgender Community: The Hijra | Style Out There | Refinery29
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- There are many items of clothing that announce to the world that their wearer is now a woman. For some people, it's the bra, for others, it's their first shoe with a heel. For many Indian women, that garment is the sari, an expansive length of cloth that takes skill and know-how to wear correctly. Girls learn to execute this multi-step process from their mothers, and "come out" for the first time in their own sari during Ritu Kala Samskara, a ceremony that marks a girl's transition into womanhood.
But, this journey isn't just for girls. For India's third gender, the hijra, that process of transformation is a much more complicated and fraught one to make. The label of "hijra" pertains to a diverse range of people who consider themselves outside of the cis categorization of male or female, but largely describes those born male who transition to female through a combination of gender affirmation surgery, taking on India's traditional feminine gender roles, and wearing women's clothing.
Though hijras were officially recognized by the Supreme Court in India in April of this year, which mandated their representation within government institutions, the idea of a "third gender" is not new there. Its origins go back thousands of years, and they have held cultural, political, and spiritual importance throughout history. But, like many in the global trans* community, they face incredible prejudice, discrimination, and violence. Even with their new legal recognition, hijras are still marginalized in a country where impoverished women do not have the same rights as their male counterparts. Since reliable doctors for sexual affirmation surgery are expensive and hard to find, many poor hijras seek out less-safe options. So, making the decision to transform at the risk of their own safety, civil rights, and personal health requires an incredible sense of identity. To hijra people, saris are a badge of honor, a symbol of self, and an armor against the world; it is their right.
With our host Asha Leo, we traveled to Coimbatore, India, to meet with a brave group of hijras in this episode of Style Out There. Watch as we explore their world and perspective, and how powerful a single piece of clothing can be.
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I love how the interviewer is so engaged with them. she's not Awkward like other reporters
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Moonwalker🤘
No one knows the reality in India
Hii
She is so pretty
This is amazing. But how they’re rejected by their families, the government and society is awful.
Ikr like that wedding tradition they are really treated like beggars like it makes me wanna snap at those people 🙂
KOVU HIIIIIIII
That's not bcz of government that is bcz of their family and there own thinking of not fighting and studying otherwise write Karan johar on Google he signs many superstars and make many people superstar and he is transgender
@Truth Never Hides actually he isnt gay too people throw it as a insult he had kids not that he cant but he is straight but he acts like gay on tv
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The Gospel is the good news that sinners can delight in a Holy God. It's the good news that all of our deepest desires are satisfied in the ONE who sent His Son to bring us to Him. .
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Therefore, God's commitment to be glorified and our goal to be satisfied are not at odds but come to simultaneous consumation in the worship of His Son... who took upon Himself the Wrath that God had towards us in our sinful disregard of Him. A wrath that could never be appeased through man-made religion.
Jesus didn't die to turn the world into a paradise, he died so that we could stop seeking paradise in the world...
Temporal things such as beauty, popularity, money, sex, racial identity, gender reassignment... can never truly satisfy. BECAUSE WE WERE MADE FOR SO MUCH MORE!
We were made to gaze intently into the Eternal Beauty of a majestic King, Father, and God... meet Jesus the Christ.
Life is hard, God is good, Glory is coming
😊... Thanks for taking the time to read this comment.
May God bless you with all things necessary for life and goodness.
God Bless!
As an Indian myself, I feel like they get mistreated in India alot. I really love and support them. They deserve it.
Very true
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Yaa that's true I feel really very very bad when I look at my instagram or facebook home page and they all filled with those so called jokes referring one or the other person as chakka,hijra,etc. Like guys u need to know that this is not a crime. I can't ignore them in any way they are every where and when someone share those memes to me and I try to explain this to them they are always like dude just chill it's a joke. I mean if u r a boy and everyone everytime tell u that all boys r dumb how will u feel? Huh
@@pakheejain9811 yeah that's the main problem with some people unfortunately ☹️ I just hope people become more open minded.
@@pakheejain9811 Yup. I know thiss.... The thing is these people who joke about it are these young kids... Seeing them talk like this makes me think our future generation is doomed..... Joking about these things are soo much normalized in India that no one bothers to correct them infact even some indian influencers make such jokes and even the parents don't correct them..... And I don't think it's gonna get fixed anytime sooon....
I really like this journalist. She seems to be very open about lots of things, knowledgeable, and respectful. In all the videos I've seen of her she is asking the right questions and representing different groups of people so respectfully. I also love how she interacts with the people and gets to know them on a higher level.
I completely agree
Agreed
Could it be because she said her grandfather was from India so she has that "foreign" blood in her? in other words she understands other cultures
I felt that too. She's incredibly interesting to watch. Found myself listening intently to everything
I agree, Bird Mom 💕
I think that Indian fashion is some of the most beautiful in the world.
omg same it's really beautiful
Sophie N, Yes, it is! The clothes & jewelry seriously make you feel like a princess. Some of the best, detailed craftsmanship as well. I love wearing all of it; especially on special occasions(which are often, lol, many holidays & festivals here!). I'll be having my wedding ceremony soon(I'm American & he's south Indian). I can't wait to dress up so much, lol... :D
Agreed!! The colors, the detail, its gorgeous! ❤❤
Indeed. Mermerized by the beauty of the patterns. 😍
here they often link it to backward thinking
This is so beautiful! I didn’t know that there was such a vibrant third gender community in India. There is also a beautiful one in Mexico, they are called Muxes.
Transgender dear. Third gender is offensive. Thank you
@@nigelsimon8865 Does it truly matter? They're the same thing I see no problem with the term third gender. It's pretty much an umbrella term in their country
@@nigelsimon8865 I'm trans and see no issue with the term 🤷
@@nigelsimon8865 They literally identify as 'The Third Gender', not transgender.
If u wanna know indian culture actually includes them and there are 62 types of transgenders acc to our beliefs
This video shows how poisonous colonialism truly is to the world and how it has damaged and destroyed beautiful cultures.
Wait I'm confused.......
@@coffeecrumbs2036 turns out before colonialism transgenders were literally worshipped etc, but when the British colonized India they brought with them christianity and so transphobia and homophobia.... also the same happend when the islamic tribes invaded INdia
@@eyyeyeeyeyeuwuhehehdbdvf Ooooohhhhh now I get it. Thanks!
@@coffeecrumbs2036 actually homosexuals were never supported in the culture .
But trans people were and in many places still are involved in mostly religious things or warfare .
Hope you get it 😃
@@coffeecrumbs2036 there were even some royals who were born trans and many commanders of army .
"The passion to become a woman made my mind strong." Wow, that is beautiful. Dhana seems like a fascinating woman.
@T Mac simp simp everywhere
Man
Bilal Durdu Woman.
@@bilaldurdu8061 WOMEN🙂
She is still a man anyway
The reporter looked so much at ease, really loved how she engaged with them, and she looked absolutely gorgeous in that indian attire--so so beautiful!!!!
She is absolutely beautiful
Because she is from foreign country
She is very beautiful ❤️
00919794229246 watsap aoo
Yes salina Naidu
Let them study, let them work. But abusing them people insult a god's creation
But it's ok for them to abuse others for their beliefs and not just beliefs but also for their natural sexual orientation?
@@temprmj1 how do you expect them to be generous to you when you are totally assholes towards them?
@@ShreyaSingh-oe6gj true😟..and hey there fellow Army🥰💜
@@aishwaryaahirrao hey
@@ShreyaSingh-oe6gj 💜
As a tamilian Hindu , I've visited MANY temples. And 90% of them have trans women begging outside of the temple. I've always wondered why they beg instead of getting a job and starting a life in their OWN homes with their families. But as I grew , I realized how the society mocked them for having a different sexual identity (transphobic ppl). They use adjectives like "adhu" which translates to "this/that/it". Our society doesn't really treat the Trans community like they should be. I also learned that they're kicked out of their homes for coming out as Trans. As they believe that transgenders go "against" nature. Not only Trans people, the entire LGBTQIA+ community.
Its 2020 now and I hope people will realize the importance of acceptance.
Army?
What is LGBTQIA+??? I've only heard of LGBTQ
@@smfanby4409 yes! 💜
Vanakkam 🙏🏻 pa
But now a days they are also have govt jobs but if they have a guts to live this arrogant society. வணக்கம்🙏🙏🙏
When the reporter put on that Sarry she looked so Gorgeous. Beauty inside and out.
*Sari
*sari
Sorry not sorry. Sari not sarry.
Yeah😍😍😍😍
😊😊😊😅❤❤❤❤yea agreed 💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I smiled throughout the whole video. Only when they talked about getting shunned from their families did the smile dissappear. They seem like wonderful people!
they are indeed.some of them are well educated too. but in some parts of India they beg for money this is because there family discard them unfortunately.their blessing is considered good whereas the curse is the worse so people try not to mess with them.
dtmitta p
+Barath_ r BaTech true
@@goldrushjkgh I agree with you I also have sympathy towards you but at the same time. I will also sympathize them as they might have gone through so much in their life we cant even imagine . This society is full of stereotypes where its hard for a straight person to live ...imagine how difficult it is for them to survive to get job to get home
Yeah you will say that until you come to India and travel by train in a sleeper class as a MALE. Just hearing then clapping their hands in the next compartment make u shit in your pant.
My mother was an Indian transgender woman. God bless her and God bless America and India.
Mike Taylor Jr. god isnt real so i dont think his oppinion really matters.
[Chtho] I don’t really have time to talk to biased atheists.
who said i was atheist? why is it often assumed that someone who loves science is an atheist? just because God isnt real doesnt mean you cant believe in him. it just cant be proven that he exists or doesnt exist, and so its pseudoscience. so why is some invisible man in the sky more important than a living breathing human being. athiesm is the belief that there are no deities at all, but i cannot claim that they dont exist within our minds, they just dont have any standing outside of ourselves. so i cannot be called atheist.
where, pray tell, does /He/ say that transgender is wrong? are you sure you arent projecting onto him? isnt that sinful to do? insist that your views are his? doesnt that count as using his name in vain? what kind of god fearing christian will deny their own gods wishes of Peace and Love and loving thy neighbour, kith and kin. im not going to make the effort to assume what my gods think of myself or my peers being transgender. it would be disrespectful to them to do so.
[Chtho] God you have no idea what you are talking about lmao. Jehovah (God) makes himself intentionally invisible to the naked eye for a reason. God talks about this transgender kind of stuff at Romans 7:21-23. I don’t really understand what you mean by projecting on to him but I am stating what he has said and what he has commanded to his followers in the Bible.
Mike Taylor Jr. God shouldn't support u either...!
We used to have this concept of third sex in the Philippines too, before colonial era. It was probably influenced by this hindu concept. They were called "babaylan". Well, it is debatable whether babaylans are actually female priestess, but it is widely known that there are babaylans who are not male nor female and they hold a special role in pre-hispanic Philippine society as shamans or priestesses who blesses people. When the Spaniards came, they banned such things as they spread Christianity over the islands, and persecuted those babaylans because it is seen as sinful in Christian point of view.
That is very tragic. So many cultures and traditions destroyed by colonialism.
Philipinos are austronesian and have similarities in indigenous culture with other Malaysians and Indonesians.... for example in Sabah the Kadazan have High Priestesses known as Bobohozan which function similarly to Babaylan (altho rarely are they trans they’re def always women) meanwhile the Bugis in Sulawesi have the Bissu which are Intersex priests (Bissu are not trans but they also have trans men and women as 3rd and 4th gender known as calalai and calabai) and then Pacific Islanders who are also austronesian recognise thirg genders as well
It's tragic how our asian cultures became regressive due to western colonialism. I hope we go bring back those accepting nature of our cultures
Isn’t the third sex intersex ?
@@AlatOnDemand intersex isn’t really a third sex, it’s more like a general category for any sex that isn’t male of female..... males have xy chromosomes while females have xx but intersex have any other combination like x,xxy,xxxy or xyy and so much more, for humans no intersex people can have both genitals of males and females at the same time it’s impossible but intersex people can look very androgynous or just like a normal man or woman it really depends
When I was a kid I was very confused why transgender people visited whenever a baby is born or when someone builds a new house. As I grew up, I got to know the connection this holds with god and yet their families and society decide to reject them. I hope in future all the genders are treated with equal respect and dignity.
My understanding was that the would come around to your home and offer a blessing to the family on the birth of a child if this was not wanted and you refused to offer them money they would curse the child. Old superstitions are hard to break.
@@johnkeogh8163 That is very much true !
Wait why do trans people visit when a baby is born? I’m confused
@@johnkeogh8163
Yeah we have that in the Dinka culture (Of South Sudan) they believe in blessings and curses. They believe that old people have the power to do both because of how close to God they are.
@@AlatOnDemand it is said that their blessings are pure, not only when a baby is born but when someone gets married, or as I said someone builds a new home.
For people who think the word Hijra is a slang, it is actually not even closer to a slang. The word Hijra means Transitioned. I support the trand community and they have equal right for food, clothing and shelter. The host looked beautiful in the saree. A well captured video :)
it's Arabic root meaning moving from one point to other point...physical movement ...
+jazmine Waters Thats right. Moving from one point to another meaning transitioning. So the term transgender where one gender is transitioned to another :)
Nikhil Nayak sick
Nikhil Nayak yeah
Well said😊
Nikhil Nayak Hijras are also intersex people (they have both a penis and vagina) which is why they were recognized as special and can grant blessings to married couples so the couple can have a healthy child.
Then british colonialism happened and destroyed all the respect they had in society. And that hardwiring goes on till now.
i'm sure there will be a white racist incel saying that it's not true
@@ImLiterallySoup Somehow they always swarm to any videos or comments talking about the reality of British colonialism.
@@ImLiterallySoup I was avoiding going into the replied due to that lmao
Ikrrr. Its sad if you'd ask me. Whenever you ask people why they hate the Trans or the LGBTQ community, they say that its something that is not considered right in their culture when it is! India was never homophobic. Like never! The Britishers brainwashed our ancestors by preassuring their own beliefs on the people of our country and thats what made India homophobic. I wish people in our country knew about their own culture better. This is just soo sad
@@anveshasalgaonkar5929 if you ask me India is still going through a major identity crisis. Its just stuck in the middle. And people are always politicizing and communalising India's culture (because its predominantly Hinduism) while most of us don't care about it at all. And its sad to see the elder generation still stuck in the prejudice. The existence of LGBTQ society should have been a non issue in the world. So sad to see it is because we are trying to put labels on everyone.
Now THIS is cultural APPRECIATION!!
woah vicky is quaking
😊😊😅😅❤❤❤❤yea agreed 💯 naomithompson.8144
"These women are so courageous" she sums it up perfectly.Period.
They're not women though. You can identify as anything you want but nothing can change their genetic make up. You cannot alter your chromosomes.
ur sex doesn’t equal your gender luv, they are different things
they do not have a uterus, periods and real breasts...they are indeed men
Physically, mentally and emotionally we are same human beings so respect all human....
So we can respect each other but spit in the face of God?
@@temprmj1 you mean your painted statues? 😂
@@temprmj1 God is a symbol of hope for people like us who need hope but don't let God control everything in your life, don't stop at every step and think is this God approved? Because guess what, God doesn't care as long as we have peace with each other🏃🛹
Honestly....., people should LET people be!
@Good Boy huh? Wtf
Sometimes letting people be is not enough. Sometimes, you have to actively help them because of how dire the situation has already become.
@@idonthaveaname3903 what? I'm saying you should always live and let live and then sometimes you should go a step further and actually do something to help. Just letting this particular community be in their current situation where they can't get jobs, housing or even documents to prove their citizenship is not enough. People, including myself, need to file public litigation for betterment of their conditions, ensuring less sexual exploitation and I have, in my capacity as a journalist, tried to speak to as many trans activists from this community, as possible. I have gone to protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act that would further marginalise their community. Please don't misinterpret things and randomly start calling people names. Especially when you have probably done none of the above.
Hi
I'm happy that my fellow transgender women are living a peaceful life there
T Mac literally. It’s so sad people can’t just be themselves :/
We aren't. Sorry to burst the bubble but it's bad for us here.
@T Mac India
have you watched the docu?
Why are there more behind this video?
My mother tongue is Tamil so I could understand wat they were saying it is not local but regular Tamil which I talk in its nice to hear them talk
Likewise
Same, it was nice hearing them talk
Mine too
My grandmother is from kovai (coimbatore)
Tamil here too!!!
Same here, I was slightly annoyed with the translations given though. The translations for the first woman said that people wanted to travel to the sun and moon but she never said that...
This is so adorable yet sad at the same time
aitanasdiary xxxbf
How is it sad?
Nah its not even adorable just sad as fuck.
Mike Taylor Jr. like your life bitch
aitanasdiary ijj
show this to a conservative when they say trans ppl aren’t valid.
They probably still wouldn’t care. Some people are happy to be ignorant.
Said no conservative ever.
Well In India the opposite happened. The third gender law openly accepted and passed by a political party who generally criticise as a ❝conservative Hindu Party❞ called BJP. On the other hand the so called leftist/liberal or Islamic parties primarily opposed the law. Now see the difference between India and Western culture.
Girl they was fucking it up at the party thing yasss slay 💀💀💀
King Alex hell yeah 💀💀
Regan Allen ik who I'm taking a party
Yaaas bih
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This is one of the best UA-cam series I've watched :) Feels great to learn something new about everyone's cultures and the fashion inspired from them. Thank you :)
Thanks for watching! x
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it really is
rigghhttt. this warmed my heart
Totally agree
I am not a hijra, but I like them.
I am a straight man but has a passion to dress up as a female, I dress up in sarees as traditional married housewife.
Please respect cross dressers, hijras and she males.
I never reeeally understood why it was so important to trans-women to wear feminine clothes- but this video explained it clearly. The dress becomes a symbol and part of their identety.
Wow good explanation⭐💜👼💌
They have such a beautiful skin tone.
selena rosas y
God help us all
David Arriaga ok but you is cute
David Arriaga - hey cutie :)
Mike Taylor Jr. Right. God help us not fall into this devils trap.
Some Hindus pick and chose, in Hinduism LGBTQ people are considered gods creations, yet they choose not to accept them😐
Yeah atleast they’re given by same Hindus a place & recognised as 3rd gender in this colonial corrupt constitution we have unlike that of the west where they’re not even accepted as separate gender n called sinners
Sister try read the attrocities done by Britisher and Christian Missionaries on "Kinners". They outcased Kinners from hindu society.
What a fantastic short. This reminds me of my trip to India and the fantastic members of the Hijra community that I was able to meet while I was there. Well done Refinery29!
That's amazing! So glad this stayed true to your experience. x
If you ever go to India again, make sure to go by kerala. you'll like it.
Scottie Milagro hey baby boy
Did you Like one particular
The culture of India is so diverse.
This interviewer was just so polite and open to the people , she really seemed to be comfortable unlike other ones who just ask stiff questions
Facts 💀
These are the stories that motivated me to start studying for my Master in Cultural Anthropology. Thank you for sharing Refinery29 and keep them coming!
You must come across some incredible stories!
I do! But only in books for now. One day! But for now you guys keep me motivated, dreaming and entertained!
Do go out and experience some of the things you have only read about, when you have the chance. I did, and it was great.
I was in tears watching this...makes me proud of my country's rich culture and heritage... all I want is peoples mentality to change towards trans people here in India.... they are humans just like us.... they should be allowed to have normal jobs just like any other person living here..... the smile on the interviewer's face after being draped in a Sari.... was so mesmerising..... I love how she interacted so warmly with them....💜💜 Much love to her 💜💜
Very true 💯
As an Indian American, the only big issue I have with trans is trans women wanting to compete against biological females. There are physical differences that effect performance.
What performance?
@@kalburry0954Athletics.
They should make a all trans division so woman can complete with themselves 😅
There's also hijras in my country Bangladesh I remember seeing them when I was young and 4 years ago when I last visited, everyones so normal about it I was suprised to see a man in a saree at first but its normal. Especially since I'm muslim I thought people would say negative stuff but in my village everyone is normal and accepting with everyone and it didnt matter if they came to a party or gathering.
afszcb Sounds like a very happy village. :)
+afszcb which village are you from?
Samifa Rahman Jogonathfur in Sylet I'm not sure how to spell it
afszcb aaaaah, i have some friends that are from sylet and they seem to be very calm and open minded as well. it's probably that city bc everyone from my parents' city are shallow af
Samifa Rahman Yeah but not all from Sylet are safe there are some shallow too aha positive and negative people in all areas man.
The interviewer was great so open she smiled the whole time 🙌🏾🙌🏾 this was really good
100%👍
Dont care about the gender..go on and have fun, I'm just here for the culture.. But wait, they can speak English well unlike in Thailand, Korea and Japan. Dont need sub or interpreters.
I think they're from southern India which has the most literate states of India and tbh most of the people there are very smart
@@beachbii5172 she said in the intro that she went to the southern part of India.
@@beachbii5172 all of us are very smart. If it wasn't for the corrupt system, we'd all be doing fine.
@pranav r well I am from rural area of Bihar and most of the youth knows English except the one who studies in govt. school but they are good in maths tho.
:-)
This makes me curious about transgender men in india?
Me too
Yeah me too!
+Saranya Nair LOL if you only knew.
Idk, I really just don't believe that out of 2.4 billion people there are zero transgender men in India lol like I can't imagine that's actually true, pure statistics says that's extremely likely to be wrong. But what do I know, I've not met every single individual, let alone gone to India and met every single person there........ but still idk if I believe that man
That comment felt like someone under deep oppression or some kind of political or media coverup or something idk now I'm just letting my paranoia explore crazy ideas
Hey no, none of this language that is an unacceptable way to talk to others
Your name is Asha it means hope in Hindi , such a beautiful name.
@ana maria woow really .. it could be just difference in pronouncition
She's half Indian so she probably knows
Asha in Malayalam means desire.
My cousin sister's name is Asha😁
Asha means desire in Malayalam
Having visited India often, this is the first person I’ve ever seen being this respectful to Hijra’s
Lovely little documentary. The culture is very well captured
Thank you, Mimi K! Glad you can appreciate it :)
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Mimi K IKR
Hiii
Helo
I think it's so nice that these women are not scared of who they are. ❤️
They have their special status in the society. (see @2:28). So why they feel scared?
rahul sharma did you even watched the whole video? They're heavily oppressed in the modern society. Family abandoning them, unemployment, cases of being sexually assaulted. Why would they not be scared?
@@Miumiu0404 unemployment...lol... people offer them money for blessings ..no need of any job!
*Men
After 5 years UA-cam recommended me this video
How many are in 2020 ??
trans women are beautiful and they must be protected at all costs
+jimin's thighs I love jimin's thighs
omg best name ever
+jimin's thighs Omg yessss his thighs are beautiful (so is your comment btw)
Jimins thighs yes
what the hell i swear there isnt a place without army comments😂 (says the army) lol i love this fandom💕 💕
My hometown. So proud, I have tears in my eyes!
How much they charge
@@ХареКришна-т7г for what?
i am promising myself that if i had a child and if my child if ever want to become transgender gay or anything which can define my child or make my child happy i would always support my child..😢😢😢❤❤
if every parents would be like you the world would be such a better place lots of love :))
@@ImLiterallySoup 🙏🙏❤❤
Ik your intentions are right, but people are just gay, you can't become gay, you are gay. If you use the word 'become', it can insinuate that being gay or queer is a choice, when it isn't :))
@@cinnamonbun216 true, i didn't see this part....
We need more parents like u✨❤️
Interesting.. Surprised to see they seem more accepted than trans in America
I thought so too until I finished watching this. In history they were treated well but not so much now. Just like in America. Reduced to the sex trade just as they are here.
theres a lot of poverty in india that's the biggest problem and that is probably why in modern times these people are reduced to the sex trade
India is often a land of many Cultures, People and History. Ancient India and its Native religion (Hinduism) embraced diversity and different genders, It gave the world Kamasutra (The Sex Manual) and accepted Homosexuality, Hindu Fables often speak of Legendary & Heroic Men who identified themselves as Transgender, They were the equivalent of Great Heroes like Hercules and Ulysseus, But for India !!! That's not all, The Chief God of Hindu Pantehon (Shiva) is mentioned to be a Transgender (Being Part Male and part Female). So imagine how much they respected Transgender people when they worshipped a Transgender God as their Chief Deity !!!
But after India was Invaded by Islamic Empires and Colonized by British, Principles and Morals of Christianity and Islam crept into Hinduism and the Local Population made the Hijra (Transgender people) victims of Bigotry and people used to Humiliate them and consider them "A Social Disease". (This Bigotry and hate still exists today, Hard to get rid of the Past so easily).
But, With time, India is soon changing and embacing them and recognizing the human rights of people just like their Ancient indian Culture which celebrated them as a normal part of the Society !
Bullshit shiv Ji was not a transgender
Stop spreading lies
Ive always admired the indian culture. Im surprised i didnt know much about this part about the Hijras. This is such an amazing episode Refinery29
Bonnie Adams
Thank you. 🙏
I'm from India. We get blessed by transgenders cause we believe they represent the balance of feminity and masculinity in one. Wonderful to see this beautifully documented. Colonialism shocked our culture.
The girl doing the interview is so pretty. She looks like Emily Blunt as well :)
she really is pretty
Yeah she looks a little like Alicia Vikander as well
+sadbbaby Hiii. I.like.this..
she looks so beautiful in sari 😍
They all are beautiful to themselves and to their peers. They are happy! What a blessing!
i don't care the gender i only watch how they are looking good and accept by thier community..i like sari dress...i love indian people.😚😚😚😚😚😚😚
Love from India🇮🇳🤗
Yes we are !
Thanks dear friend !!!,sorry for late reply as you know UA-cam is hell as old !!!😑😑🤗🤗
These people look more feminine than I ever will.
Mmmmmmmm, I hope not...
I am obsessed with your documentaries, so informative and insightful. Keep it up!
you guys honestly make the best cultural videos in youtube. I'm amazed at how much I can learn from these few Style Out There videos I've watched. By far, this one has opened my eyes the most; I had no idea the Hijra actually "existed". The one about matching couples is also really great. Thank you so much for making these amazing videos and I hope to see more soon! Love you guys
As an india, my community used to respect homosexuals, transgenders ect. As a lesbian they all used be resepected but colonists ruined it :(
Love Love Love this short... As an Indian I really hope things change for this community. We are all minorities in some part of the world. The world needs to accept that.
that flip at 4:58 is WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. it’s not about courage; it’s about the overwhelming passion and dedication to being exactly who you are.
That comment about the decision to become female or who she really is, made her mind strong. That is such a beautiful description and she felt comfortable with that reporter.
I'm so glad you guys actually came to india and made this documentary. India's culture is so rich that it needs more exposure . Thank u so much for featuring my country in this documentary Great job . Hope u enjoyed your stay in india 💕
I hope I can go to India and buy those dress from them 😍
Hi you can buy it online, good luck
I bought some nice ones online. There's a site called cbazaar that sells them but they're kinda expensive
Mary Lourdes :-)
Mary Lourdes :-)
your welcome.
It's not an easy journey alone. I prayed every night while I was 'there', knowing that what I did is totally wrong. My parent passed away, my siblings disconnected all of our family ties.
After 10 years of filthy living, God answered my prayer at last - but with lots of obstacles & conditions that really hard - only then I felt so stressful and miserable. But chance only knocks once, so I packed all of my stuff and went back to my hometown on 2015.
People around keep harassing me, not to mention also trying to abuse me sexually, but I don't care! They don't understand what I'm going through, and I don't need to explain why.
Now, I'm having a great life away from those sad world. Yes, back then I got tons of money but I'm not happy either. Today, after hardly picking myself up to be a 'man' again, it's really good to know that I did the best choice yesteryears. Slowly but steadily, I'm getting stronger. It's OK if I don't be rich but at least I'm feeling great this way. My best friends are all around to be with and that's enough.
I do really hope that they will get through no matter what kind of hardship to transform themselves. Not because of others but for yourself. I wish them well with lots of love and prayer...
Believe me, there's a light at the end of the tunnel, my fellow friends. Don't be sad, don't lose hope. Just BELIEVE!
~ yours sincerely : Ashura Watanabe ~
Sending you lots of love❤❤❤
@@notyour_sarah6081 Thank you so much dear. And you too ♥🙏
@@ashura_7777 you ppl have always given hopes💕 the strongest of all love youu
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They did well in disconnecting u if u born male and did that then u attracted to males be truthful wit yourself don't mention God's name however and know what you doing is wrong if some people doing it doesn't mean is good .
I really love this series but as a hard of hearing person, I wish they were captioned. More accessibility please!
Thanks for pointing that out- we just turned on closed captioning. Hope that helps! x
@@refinery29 thank for the inclusion 💞
0:53 didi tera tevar diwana😂😂😂 backround music
Do you know the first backround music?
@@etrasvina1427 which one budd
Kyaa
*devar
@@etrasvina1427 yeah it's Didi Tera devar diwana very famous song
That host was so sweet ngl she dressed like a typical Indian girl and was so humble
this host is completely charming. thank you for not making these types of videos in a "haha, lets laugh at the weird other culture" style. cough cough vice
This kind of made me tear up a bit, both happy and sad, sad because these people are being denied such things that a lot of us take for granted, but happy because even though they have lost touch with blood family, they are still able to find a family that openly accepts and loves them for them. I love this series so much :D
OMG THEYRE SPEAKING IN TAMIL SKSKSK
@Good Boy what? 😂
Because they are in Tamilnadu....I think as they shown in map
This is a beautiful documentary.. being an Indian it's nice to learn a little more about a community that is not usually talked about in a good light. These women are beautiful and so empowering... hoping that more people watch this video and become aware of this loving and welcoming side of hijras.
Fantastic episode. Beautiful fashion, women and spirits. Love this series.
Why can’t people let people be happy being who they are ....
This series makes me smile so much. To be able to see parts of the world like this is amazing when you're not able to travel 24/7. The topics and the people you choose are so interesting and captivating!! xxx
fjennifer why so many x's?
I was surprised when they spoke in Tamil. I guess this is some of the beautiful culture I missed out on growing up overseas
This is so wholesome ♥I'm a tamil too like these beautiful trans women and I wish I could meet them all one day 💞
They are lovely people, I wish I can travel to India 💖
You are welcome !
We Indians love Chinese people and Chinese food. Chinese Food is very popular in India these days, Everyone loves Dumplings, Noodles and Stews.
Thanks, we are love friendly and kindly indians too, I love 🍛so much ,it's my favorite food 😍
Yeah that's thought is (人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+ awesome💜👼💌
@@惠花-c2s and ya..india is not the way the media portrays...it has improved so much ryt now.. like the cities..are good..
u can also see that we are accepting other cultures
eg..many peeps are into KPOP..
You are welcome 😙😙😁😁!!
They deserves 100% equality
All the British people are so pressed in this comment section😂😂
So interesting to see this subject that is so taboo in many cultures being spoken about. I'm so glad this was shared.
She's so beautiful in that sarri 😊
I'm truly sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Dhanalakshmi. My deepest condolences to the transgender community. May her memory be a source of strength and advocacy. 🕊️💔 #RestInPowerDhanalakshmi
I love this documentry. They deserve love, respect and equal opportunities.
They're all beautiful.
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India before Islamic invasion & colonialism was a more free & liberal society than today's US or Europe.
Prostitution, LGBTQ, Women, Slavery & many such social indicators were much more advanced than the West.
This can be traced through literature & history.
Aw those poor girls not being able to wear a sari for a long time. It must have made them so happy to put on a sari for the first time! It's a right of passage for Indian women to wear a sari and I'm glad they get to be themselves now x :)
The interviewer looks SO gorgeous at 6:26!! Honestly not many Indians I know can look this beautiful in Indian attire she's GLOWING
The reporter has such beautiful dimples and pleasant disposition.
wow they all look so pretty. half of them I wouldn't have even known they were men
xoBriixo __ they’re not men
@@aubreywilliam9048 they said "were"
Can't explain how much I'm loving these Style Out There episodes, super interesting and extremely well put together!
This is just positive energy all around tbh. She looks very at ease and so are they. She didn’t come to exploit their culture but rather to learn and ask questions and offer her support. I love this
I'd love to buy those saree from them!! They should make saree as their source of earnings!! Somebody please do something to freed them of prostitution :( produce the saree worldwide instead!!
Word!!! 😘
Nadia Rosaline your are transgender
Nadia Rosaline .
This is such a great series, it's such an eye-opener of the culture and also the harsh realities these women face. Definitely looking forward to your future videos.
If it weren't for colonisers and their Christianity,everything would be seen as completely normal with the whole gender thing
@Harshit Kapoor fiji
Honestly what they did to our ppl was barbaric
@Harshit Kapoor that's very unfortunate.but in fiji we have alot of mixed Indian&fijians.And they acc own alot of the stores.Its very diverse.The We even have an indian muslim as a prime minister. However the government is a kinda corrupt in some aspects
This is the most beautiful video I've ever seen! Loved the host and her humble behaviour! In love we this series!!!
@4:00 I wish this video would have gone into what caused the cultural flip from accepting Hijra to not accepting them. My guess would be colonialism, as the British came from a Christian background that didn't accept more than two genders.
They literally criminalized it and which lead to most transgenders which who used to make living by dancing in temples and court to prostitution. (Not to mention they also banned classical dances)
Well In India the opposite happened. The third gender law openly accepted and passed by a political party who generally criticise as a ❝conservative Hindu Party❞ called BJP. On the other hand the so called leftist/liberal or Islamic parties primarily opposed the law. Now see the difference between India and Western culture. Thats why most of the LGBTQ public vote for the conservative party here.
Awww I love that song they dancing to from the movie hum apke hai kaun 😍😍😍😍
wow! this was all really really cool to see documented, to better understand and to become aware! it was beautifully presented and they all seem very happy with it. I've always been a firm believer that kindness can change the world. this has only backed that belief. May they always remain this happy 💖
They’re so beautiful! God bless them 😍🙏🏼💖