Fa'afafine Gender identity

in polynesian societies, fa afafine considered third gender alongside male , female. anatomically male, dress , behave in manner considered typically female. according tamasailau sua ali (see references), fa afafine in samoa @ least physiologically unable reproduce. fa afafine accepted natural gender, , neither looked down upon nor discriminated against. fa afafine reinforce femininity fact attracted , receive sexual attention straight masculine men. have been , still identified in terms of labour preferences, perform typically feminine household tasks.

the samoan prime minister patron of samoa fa afafine association. translated literally, fa afafine means in manner of woman.