Gender Diversity Across Cultures

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Around the world, there are many ways that people identify and express their gender, including ways that differ from cultural norms and expectations.

Here, we highlight examples of this diversity from six cultures, while also providing an overview of key terms and concepts related to gender.

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What is Gender?
Toms from Thailand
Muxes of the Istmo Zapotecs
Transgender People in Iran
Hijras of South Asia
Fa'afafines from Samoa
Trans and Gender-Diverse People in China
Acknowledgements and Limitations