Is social exclusion pushing the Pakistani Hijras (Transgenders) towards commercial sex work? a qualitative study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The <it>Hijra</it> is a distinct type of gender role in South Asia where men act like women. This group of people is socially excluded by the general community, in terms of attainment of an opportunity for a socially prod...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | BMC International Health and Human Rights |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/12/32 |