LGBTQ+ in the Ancient World

by Joshua J. Mark
published on 25 June 2021

"What is today referred to as '#NonBinary' gender was recognized over three thousand years ago as a #ThirdGender created by the #DivineWill."

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https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1790/lgbtq-in-the-ancient-world/
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LGBTQ+ in the Ancient World

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"While recognition of genders outside male and female has only recently been discussed in Western societies, in Hindu society, people of non-binary gender expression have played important roles for over 2000 years."

Third gender people have been respected throughout South Asian history, you can read more in this case study 'The Third Gender and Hijras': https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/religion-context/case-studies/gender/third-gender-and-hijras

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