A blue tile with words; "Trans History," underlined as the subject and a second header that reads; "The Hijra Community." This is the focus today.
These words then appear; "Historical records from around 1206 CE mentioned gender diverse communities in South Asia, including people known today as The #Hijras."
A small piece of text on the bottom of the slide says swipe, with an arrow indicating that the reader should swipe right to the next slide
A pink slide with the following words; The word Trans History is underlined as the subject. The following words are highlighted in bold, large letters; The #Hijras in the Delhi Sultanate.
Then there's a paragraph of text that states: "During the Deli Sultanate beginning in 1206 CE, Hijras were recorded serving as royal advisors, administrators & military officers in the courts of the rulers."
There is then a small piece of text reading, "swipe", with an arrow pointing right, indicating that the reader should swipe right to the next slide
A white tile with the words; "Trans History," underlined in light purple.
They is then the word or words; " Recognition Today.' In bold, large text. Both have been capitalized with the first letter.
There is then a block of text that reads; "Hijras have legal recognition as a third gender in many South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh."
How else does your community support gender divers people?
#Gender #Diversity has existed for centuries. The #Hijra of South Asia have been documented to 1206 CE.
Today, Hijras are legally recognised in several countries including India, Pakistan & Bangladesh, reminding us that gender diversity is not a new idea #Trans #TransHistory #Lgbtq #LearnOnBlueSky
