6 Cultures That Recognize More than Two Genders: Quick Facts

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Hijras in India

Two hijras in colorful traditional sarees and jewelry take a selfie together, posing in front of a dark tiled wall before a performance in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Two hijras dressed, members of India's third gender, in colorful traditional clothing and jewelry, smiling at the Pushkar Camel Fair in India.

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