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  2. Hijra (South Asia) - Wikipedia

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    Hijra in Dhaka, Bangladesh were found to have the highest syphilis rates out of all at-risk groups in the city. [54] In a study of Bangladeshi hijras, participants reported not being allowed to seek healthcare at the private chambers of doctors, and experiencing abuse if they go to government hospitals. [54]

  3. Intimate parts in Islam - Wikipedia

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    The intimate parts (Arabic: عورة 'awrah, ستر, satr) of the human body must, according to Islam, be covered by clothing.Most of modern Islamic scholars agree that the 'awrah of a man is the area between the navel and the knees, and the 'awrah of a woman is the entire body except the face, hand; exposing the 'awrah of the body is against Islamic law.

  4. Emasculation - Wikipedia

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    In this view, emasculated Hijra are seen as more 'real' than those who are not. [52] The decision to be emasculated may also be motivated by personal beliefs about whether a Hijra can have spiritual powers without undergoing the procedure. Amongst members of the Hijra community, this issue is subject to considerable debate. [51]

  5. Intimate part - Wikipedia

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    An intimate part, personal part or private part is a place on the human body which is customarily kept covered by clothing in public venues and conventional settings, as a matter of fashion and cultural norms. Depending on the culture, revealing these parts can be a legal or religious offense.

  6. Genital modification and mutilation - Wikipedia

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    Genital modifications are forms of body modifications applied to the human sexual organs. [1] When there's cutting involved, genital cutting or surgery can be used. [1] The term genital enhancement seem to be generally used for genital modifications that modify the external aspect, the way the patient wants it. [1]

  7. List of individual body parts - Wikipedia

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    Many noted body parts are of dubious provenance [1] and most were separated from their bodies post-mortem. [2] In some faiths, veneration of the dead may include the preservation of body parts as relics. Body parts supposed to belong to major religious figures are kept in temples, including the tooth of the Buddha, Muhammad's beard, and Jesus's ...

  8. Hijra - Wikipedia

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    Hijra, Hijrah, Hegira, Hejira, Hijrat or Hijri are terms with multiple meanings that may refer to: Islam. Hijrah (also Hejira or Hegira), the migration of Muhammad ...

  9. Ardhanarishvara - Wikipedia

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    She has a fuller thigh and a curvier body and hip than the male part of the icon. [18] [38] The torso, hip and pelvis of the female is exaggerated to emphasize the anatomical differences between the halves. [39] Though the male private parts may be depicted, the female genitalia are never depicted and the loins are always draped. [18]