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Third Gender: An Entrancing Look at Mexico's Muxes

National Geographic · Mexico · Documentary · 10 min · 170K views

Directed by Ivan Olita · Starring Sofia, Rubitch, Victoria, Arlette · 2016

In Oaxaca, indigenous communities recognise a third gender, the muxes, whose acceptance is rooted in ancient tradition.

A vivid, respectful portrait of a community where a third gender has long been part of everyday life.

In Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca, indigenous communities accept a third category of gender besides just male and female. Known as “muxes,” these people combine elements of both genders and fill a unique role within t

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