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Governing Gender and Sexuality in Colonial India

By Jessica Hinchy Author Interviews

For many colonial officials, Hijras were not only a danger to ‘public morals’, but also a threat to colonial political authority.

“Cow protection or Gay protection?” LGBT rights, “Hindu” tradition and the Indian elections

“Cow protection or Gay protection?” LGBT rights, “Hindu” tradition and the Indian elections

By Onni Gust LGBTQ

Gender and sexuality has had an important role in recent public debates in India.