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OverviewSex, Desire, and Taboo in South Asia: Religion, Culture of Ability, and Patriarchy explores the intersection of religion, culture of ability, and patriarchy in relation to sex, desire, and taboo. Divided into six chapters, this book utilizes Western theorists such as Foucault and Freud in conjunction with Spivak’s theory of the subaltern to establish a theoretical context on sexuality. Through this lens, Acharya evaluates the intersection between religion, patriarchy, and gender and their impact on the perception of sex and desire as a taboo within a South Asian context. The book also examines how individuals contend with their sexual desires, using literature and social media to display the stark difference between the cultural promotion of antisexualism and existing ancient texts on the art of erotica, such as the Kamasutra. In doing so, Sex, Desire, and Taboo in South Asia expands on Eurocentric notions of sexuality and addresses the conditions of the subaltern to explore the complex dynamics of sex in South Asia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tulasi AcharyaPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.458kg ISBN: 9781666957198ISBN 10: 1666957194 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 12 July 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews"""The book critically examines the paradoxes and complexities surrounding sex, desire, and taboo in Nepal and India, situated within their cultural and religious context. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that draws on Foucauldian theory, psychoanalysis, and cultural critique, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which religion, culture, and patriarchy influence perceptions of sex and desire. The book serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between tradition, modernity, and human sexuality in the Global South, advocating for a nuanced understanding that transcends Western frameworks and embraces the local context."" -- Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, University of Canada" Author InformationTulasi Acharya is assistant professor of English at South Georgia State College and director of Social Sciences of Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |