The rest of Asia also has a traditional history of local ladyboys. There are:“Waria” in Indonesia “Hijra” in India “Newhalf” in JapanThe diversity of terms denotes the difference with the western conception of transgenderism. They are closely related but not exactly equivalent....
“Hijra” in India “Newhalf” in JapanThe diversity of terms denotes the difference with the western conception of transgenderism. They are closely related but not exactly equivalent.The English term “ladyboy” has become popular in all of Southeast Asia. It is used along with the local term...
took advantage of this power and became violent; this is the reason all the battles fall in his Medinan life. This article examines the root causes of his behaviour and shift in attitude. It clarifies the Prophet’s goal and agenda at this stage of his life. The article highlights his at...
The goal is not to 'save the world' but to make some concrete difference in the lives of others, even if relatively small or personal in scale. This either during fieldwork, helping people one has been studying among, or afterwards, including vis-à-vis students, colleagues, and other ...
The main criticism of the Prophet at this juncture is that he took advantage of this power and became violent; this is the reason all the battles fall in his Medinan life. This article examines the root causes of his behaviour and shift in attitude. It clarifies the Prophet's goal and ...