The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

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Fa'afafine-the third-gender people of Samoa, American Samoa and the Samoan diaspora. A recognized gender identity/gender role since at least the early 20th century in Samoan society. Image Credit: Samoan © Jeantine Mankelow / Flickr
Photo Credit: Samoan © Jeantine Mankelow / Flickr