‘New’ Women: Trans Women, Hijras and the Remaking of Inequality in India

Debamita Guha

doi:10.1080/0030851x.2026.2697656

July 10, 2026Pacific Affairs

‘New’ Women: Trans Women, Hijras and the Remaking of Inequality in India

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This research examines the role of trans women's activism in reshaping societal norms and inequalities in India.
Qualitative analysis of trans women and hijra experiences in contemporary India
Contextual exploration of neoliberal globalization effects
Interpretation of cultural and social responses to trans identities
Trans activism significantly influences perceptions of gender roles in India.
The assertion of trans identities challenges traditional societal inequalities.
Cultural representation of trans women has evolved, fostering greater visibility and social discourse.

Implication

Qualitative analysis highlights the impact of trans activism on social inequality and identity in India, indicating significant cultural shifts.

Abstract

In “New Women”: Trans Women, Hijras and the Remaking of Inequality in India, Liz Mount portrays how trans activism and assertion of a trans woman identity in India under neoliberal globalization cr...

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Debamita Guha (2026) studied this question.

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