According to your text,a hijra in India is a group of men who opt to have their penises surgically removed and renounce sexual desire and practice.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to your text?
A) The hijra identity is secret, and no one can tell who is or isn't a hijra.
B) Much of what it means to be a hijra has nothing to do with gender.
C) The hijra's life is marked by self-sacrifice, poverty, and a highly stigmatized identity.
D) If a man becomes a hijra, his identity becomes his master status.
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