There are up to 1.2million transgender people , known as hijras , in India . the Supreme Court as a third gender granted and first transgender mayor elected . But hijras are isolated , labelled freaks and face begging and prostitution . They live in transgender communities and usually do n't go out in public . Hijras undergo painful sex change operations without general anesthetic .
There are up to 1.2million transgender people , known as hijras , in India . Recognition as a third gender granted and first transgender mayor elected . But hijras are isolated , labelled freaks and face begging and prostitution . They live in transgender communities and usually do n't go out in public . Hijras undergo painful sex change operations without general anesthetic .