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Being Janana: Language and Sexuality in Contemporary India

SKU: 9780367356231

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Uncover the complex interplay of language and sexuality in contemporary India with this illuminating study. Based on deep ethnographic research in Lucknow, it explores how ‘jananas’ navigate marginalization, maintain masculine positions, and find meaning through language performativity. This work offers critical insights into the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and power within emerging Indian modernities. Essential reading for scholars and students of Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Anthropology, and Linguistics interested in Indian culture and identity. Gain a nuanced understanding of diverse sexualities in India.

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