I want to perform at the local festival but the organizers said hijra participation would make families uncomfortable.
More people experience this than they realize.
Cultural gatekeeping reinforces social boundaries that position gender diversity as inherently threatening to community values.
“Where Are You with South Asian gender diversity — hijra and kothi?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.