SabrinaJoy
01-07-2008, 02:01 AM
Hello all,
I'm sure most of you have heard of the Fa'afafines. For those of you who have not, they are a "third gender" that enjoys various degrees of acceptance in Samoa. The word means "in the manner of a woman". These are genetic males who are raised as females or allowed to indulge in feminine behavior and dress.
I'd like to start a discussion of the Fa'afafines, and their society. I find myself wondering a lot about them and their culture, and I have to wonder how a non-Samoan would be viewed if they presented as such.
Anyway, I find the topic fascinating and I'd really love to know what you ladies think about it.
I'm sure most of you have heard of the Fa'afafines. For those of you who have not, they are a "third gender" that enjoys various degrees of acceptance in Samoa. The word means "in the manner of a woman". These are genetic males who are raised as females or allowed to indulge in feminine behavior and dress.
I'd like to start a discussion of the Fa'afafines, and their society. I find myself wondering a lot about them and their culture, and I have to wonder how a non-Samoan would be viewed if they presented as such.
Anyway, I find the topic fascinating and I'd really love to know what you ladies think about it.