NAME Bakla( Philippines)
DESCRIPTION Bakla is a Tagalog term that encompasses an array of sexual and gender identities, but especially indicated a male-born person who assumes the dress, mannerisms, and social roles of a woman. While bakla have existed as a recognized third gender for centuries, more conservative influences in recent decades has marginalized them. kfoot)
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NAME Xanith( Oman)
DESCRIPTION The xanith of Oman are considered an intermediate gender in this Islamic nation. They are biological males and do not practice emasculation, but do assume the dress, mannerisms, and some social roles of women. They are also permitted, unlike women, to hold paying jobs.
NAME Chuckchi( Siberia)
DESCRIPTION The Chuckchi are a nomadic, shamanic people who embrace a third gender. Generally shamans are biologically male with some adoption of female roles and appearance, who married men but also were not subject to the social limitations placed on women. Third gender Chuckchi could accompany men on the hunt, as well as take care of family. d rituals ans wore f a third culine st, the
NAME Mashoga( Kenya, Tanzania)
DESCRIPTION Mashoga is a Swahili term that connotes a range of identities on the gender continuum. While loosely used to indicate gay men, a large proportion of mashoga are biological men who adopt the female gender early in life. They characteristically wear both men and women ' s clothing, but in a manner distinct to mashoga alone. They often assume female gender roles and serve a crucial role in wedding ceremonies.
NAME Fa ' afafine( Samoa)
DESCRIPTION Fa ' afafine are biological males who have a strong feminine gender orientation, which the Samoan parents recognize quite early in childhood, and then raise them as female children or rather third gender children. Fa ' afafine traditionally assume roles of family care, although they are present in many spheres of Samoan society.