Case Reports
Fear of the hijra and their existence: the sad truth of the community and need for change: A case report
Author(s): Udayan Bhaumik*
Objectives: Hijras are a unique entity in Southeast Asia, representative of the broader transgender community. They have found mention in history and folklore, where they were held in high esteem and enjoyed a societal importance. The period of British rule in India and the subcontinent of Asia was followed by policies and laws which led to their downfall in stature. In the present world, they have been shunned from mainstream society,
Methods: This study consists of two cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder wherein a common theme in the psychopathology was fear of turning into a hijra, using which the author attempts to explore the lifestyle of an erstwhile powerful community and offers ways to improve their condition.
Results: The common theme in the psychopathology of the two patients appears to be deep-rooted .. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/ puljcpn.2022.5(5).58-61.
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