International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Social Sciences 2319 - 3565 2 7 2013 July 14 Understanding the Psyche of the Indian Hijra:A Woman’s Soul in a Man’s Body 62 64 EN Popovici O.C. 1 The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of International Business and Economics, ROMANIA Calin A.C. 2 Manjunatha S. 1 Dos in Sociology, University of Mysore, Mysore, INDIA Gupta Hrideshwer 1 School of Studies in Economics, Vikram University, Ujjain MP, INDIA Goswami Ruchi 1 Department of Sociology, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA Kumari Manju 2 Md.Kayum Shikdar 1 Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna,BANGLADESH Biswas AmitKumar 2 Sezan Tanvir 3 Tabassum Tarana 4 Dhote K.K. 1 Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, M.P, INDIA Silakri R.K. 2 Onkar P. 3 Pallavi Khosa 1 The codified value of cultural development dwells upon the essence of historical evidences. The science of drama and aesthetic viability of expressions propounded in historic texts lays a foundation to the process of learning and formation of cultural identities. Cultural existence has quite often come across the idea behind an art work and the term, ‘Expression’. In this Research paper I attempt to explore the role of term, ‘expression ‘at gross and subtle levels of communication and human interactions. In the present context of study, how is expression related to universal concept of visualizing aesthetics? My endeavor is to dwell in the subject- matter, as to how human evolution rests upon the idea of ‘aesthetically valid artistic expressions’? And the way visual aesthetics in terms of expression plays a matured and significant role in the evolution of mankind. Hidayat Rehman 1 Department of Law at Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, PAKISTAN Zubair Muhammad 2 Kumari Seema 1 Dept of political science, GGDSD College, Chandigarh, INDIA Kodad H.S. 1 Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, INDIA Kazi S.A. 2 Dept. of Social Work, Dean of Social Sciences and Registrar, Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, INDIA > Research Article 2013 6 22 2013 July 14 A masculine physique, feminine clothes, garish make – up, a coquettish walk, loud attitude, the trademark clap, that is the HIJRA put in a nutshell. The overtly sexual language, sometimes bordering on vulgarity, an incessant demand for money and teasing comments all constitute the public behavior of the hijras. It is but natural that the behavior of the hijras is met with disgust by the average onlooker, curiousity by a few and fear by many as there is every chance that the pestering for money may culminate in a lifting of the saree to show a flash of the mutilated genitals. However, it is essential to look beyond the obvious. The human being that exists behind this rough and vulgar persona needs to be explored. Like the mask worn by actors on a stage, the hijras have donned this role from time immemorial. Behind this mask is an individual, as unique as every individual born on this earth is, with likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, feelings, sentiments , moments of fear, moments of joy and a desire for a life with family and friends. Of course, the so called sexual deviance touches every aspect of life of the hijras. Every small wish seems like a big dream, impossible to achieve, every dream is questioned by the norms of the society. This article tries to delve into the heart, the mind, the psyche of the hijras and understand the human being hidden behind the public image. Copyright@ International Science Community Association