On lesbian subjectivity and same-sex marriage

An interview with Ruth Vanita

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ID3626129
AuthorsKumari Ruchi (0000-0003-1355-1031, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, corresponding author), Smita Jha (0000-0001-6064-5482, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee)
Year2024
Volume33
Issue3
Pages361-365
Publication date2024-04-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Gender Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0958-9236 • E-ISSN: 1465-3869
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09589236.2023.2191315
OpenAlexW4361005893
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited2

This interview with the renowned writer in the field of Lesbian and Gay Studies, Prof. Ruth Vanita encompasses the nuances of her ideas on the same-sex love particularly in connection with the lesbian subjectivity in the Indian context. She puts forward her argument in the ongoing debate of the legality of marriage between same-sex relationships and the terminology used in the debate among various theorists and activists of this field. In the field of gender and sexuality, the case of gender priority in the queer community has also been an issue which was addressed by Prof. Vanita. The question raised on the term ‘heteronormativity’ and the contradictory opinions surrounding the same-sex marriage within the queer community has also been discussed in detail. Prof. Vanita also explains how she views the same-sex relationships in context of friendships and states the analogy from the narratives and testimonials dating back to the ancient India

Art · Epistemology · Heteronormativity · Human sexuality · Lesbian · Literature · Narrative · Political science · Principle of legality · Queer · Queer theory · Sociology · Subjectivity · Terminology · Transgender · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · History · Law · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Philosophy

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