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020			_a9781138653993
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a791.436581 _bB223g
100			_aBanerjee, Sikata
245			_aGender, nation and popular film in India _bglobalizing muscular nationalism _cSikata Banerjee
260			_bRoutledge _c2017 _aLondon
300			_avi, 145p
440			_aRoutledge Contemporary South Asia Series
490			_ano.117
520			_aInterpretations of manhood have unfolded in India within a middle class cultural milieu shaped by an assertive self-confidence fuelled by liberalisation, a process by which India has been integrated into the global political economy and the prominence of Hindutva or Hindu nationalist politics. This book unpacks a particular gendered vision of nation in the modern Indian context by drawing on popular films. This muscular nationalism is an intersection of a specific vision of masculinity with the political doctrine of nationalism. The idea of nation is animated by an idea of manhood associated with martial prowess, muscular strength and toughness, but coupled with the image and construct of virtuous woman – a gendered binary of martial man and chaste woman. The author skilfully and convincingly draws together issues of political economy, including globalization and neoliberalism with majoritarian politics and popular culture, thus showing how disparate strands intersect and build on each other. Using interpretive methodologies and popular media, the book presents new interpretations of Bollywood films through the lenses of gender, masculinity and nationalism. It will be of interest to scholars of South Asian politics and culture, in particular Indian nationalism, popular culture, media and gender studies.
650			_aMotion pictures -- Political aspects
650			_aMasculinity in motion pictures
650			_aMotion pictures -- Social aspects
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