Dr. Chinchu C

Mapping the bisexual experience of a keralite woman: glimpses into india

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• Chinchu C

Journal title : Sexual and Relationship Therapy

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Online ISSN : 1468-1749

Page Number : 135-145

Journal volume : 33

Journal issue : 1-2

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India is not known as a country to be in for a bisexual person. Homosexual acts even within wedlock are a punishable offence in India. Legal battles over provisions in the Indian Penal Code which criminalizes any sexual act “against the order of nature” are rife. Even though Kerala has been hailed as a paradox inside India (mainly due to its human development parameters), the social, cultural and legal environment in the state is hostile to individuals who question hetero-normativity. Non-judgemental and unbiased scientific therapy or counselling are seldom available to sexual minorities. This paper is an attempt to map the experiences of a female who is openly bisexual, and is living in Kerala. An ethnographic interview was conducted where the experiences of the participant are explored, from the relationship dynamics as seen by her, to sexual experiences and difficulties in relationships. A reference is also made to the personal and social support systems that are in place for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community in Kerala and their role in initiating discourses regarding the topic. A few pointers for future studies in the topic, especially within the context of Kerala are also put forward.

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2017.1419566

Article Subject Details

• Psychiatric social work
• Psychology
• Research methodology
• Womens health

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