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Abstract
Begging eunuchs in India were asked to describe their lifestyles, and many disturbing revelations ensued. These eunuchs were kidnapped at a young age, castrated and forced to beg to support their particular group. The practice must be stopped and counseling offered to those who want to leave this kind of lifestyle.
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Title
India: Begging Eunuchs of Bombay
Author
Allahbadia, Gautam N; Shah, Nilesh
Pages
48
Publication year
1992
Publication date
Jan 4, 1992
ISSN
01406736
e-ISSN
1474547X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
198994546
Copyright
Copyright Lancet Ltd. Jan 4, 1992