Paperback. This volume of new interdisciplinary essays provides insights into the emerging field of masculinities and the challenges it poses to the Indian male. Masculinities research has evolved considerably and demonstrates that men are not an homogenous group but are instead diverse--there are many "masculinities." Manliness can no longer be studied from just a North American or European perspective but from those of every part of the world. Covering an array of topics such as the construction of identity and the negotiation of power and sexuality, these essays aim to show how masculinities are experienced and embodied within India. This volume of new interdisciplinary essays is aimed at providing some insights into the emerging field of masculinities and the challenges that it poses to the Indian male. Canvassing a broad array of aspects such as the construction of identity and the negotiation of power and sexuality, these essays aim to show how masculinities are experienced, performed and embodied within India. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Masculinity and Its Challenges in India (Paperback)
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0786472243
ISBN 13: 9780786472246
Binding: Paperback
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This volume of new interdisciplinary essays provides insights into the emerging field of masculinities and the challenges it poses to the Indian male. Masculinities research has evolved considerably and demonstrates that men are not an homogenous group but are instead diverse--there are many "masculinities." Manliness can no longer be studied from just a North American or European perspective but from those of every part of the world. Covering an array of topics such as the construction of identity and the negotiation of power and sexuality, these essays aim to show how masculinities are experienced and embodied within India.

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Rohit K Dasgupta is associate lecturer and doctoral student at the University of the Arts London. He lives in London, England.

The late K. Moti Gokulsing was a retired reader and senior visiting research fellow, University of East London. He was the founder and co-editor of the journal, South Asian Popular Culture and lived in London.

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