What Do the Experiences of Berdaches,or "Two-Spirit People," in Native

question 65

Essay

What do the experiences of berdaches,or "two-spirit people," in Native American communities and of hijras in South Asia tell us about the social construction of gender outside of Western society?

---

Definitions:

Expected Growth Rate

The anticipated rate at which a company, asset, or economy is expected to grow in the future.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost.

Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or stock, from its profits or reserves.

Liquidation Value

Net amount that could be realized by selling the assets of a firm after paying the debt.