Facts On Indias Hijras Facts On Global Fashion Refinery29

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For many Indian women, the sari is the garment that announces to the world that they are now women. It is 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. • 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. • Watch the full episode here: http://bit.ly/SOT-India • For all global fashion facts, go to: http://bit.ly/facts-on-fashion • Subscribe to the Refinery29 channel: http://bit.ly/subscribe-to-r29 • For the latest trends and videos, visit: http://refinery29.com • Like Refinery29 on Facebook: / refinery29 • Follow Refinery29 on Twitter: / refinery29 • Heart Refinery29 on Instagram: / refinery29

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