Author: Ansu Elsa Joy
Publication Year: 2024
Keywords: Film,LGBT,Indian Cinema
Abstract: Through the prism of Michel Foucault's theoretical framework, this research. thesis explores the complex relationship between power, politics, philosophy, and anthropology as it explores the varied investigation of LGBT representation in Indian film. The research analyses how power relations function in the film industry and impact how LGBT people and stories are portrayed. Through an examination of the historical background of Indian film and the dissection of the power relations that have molded and controlled the portrayal of gender and sexuality, the study takes a Foucauldian approach. It investigates how cinematic representations impact cultural views, construct identities, and negotiate power within the LGBT community.
The research also looks at how these representations affect the cultural conversation in modern India about gender and sexuality via an anthropological lens. To give a thorough study, the research looks at how LGBT representation has been portrayed throughout history in notable films. Through an examination of the discourse around these movies, the thesis seeks to clarify how movies either reinforce or undermine the dominant power structures and cultural perceptions of the LGBT community. The study aims to create a deeper understanding of various identities and experiences by paving the way for a more complex and inclusive cinematic landscape in India.
Keywords: I.GBT, Foucault, Gender, Sexuality, Representation
University: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
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Category: Film Studies
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