Aravani (http://homosaurus.org/v2/aravani)




Preferred Label
Aravani
Alternative Label (Use For)
Aruvani
Description
Indian term for people who identify as women trapped in male bodies; many may prefer the term hijra or thirunangai
Identifier
aravani
Issued (Created)
2019-05-14
Modified
2019-05-14
External Close Match
http://homosaurus.org/terms/genderIdentity
http://homosaurus.org/terms/cultures
http://homosaurus.org/terms/transgenderCulture
Broader Terms
Culturally-specific gender identities
Related Terms
Hijra
Thirunangai

Hierarchy Display:

Culturally-specific gender identities
Aravani


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