Dasgupta, R. K. (2013) Launda dancers: the dancing boys of India. Asian Affairs, 44(3), pp. 442-448. (doi: 10.1080/03068374.2013.826025)
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Abstract
The tradition of men dancing in place of women (launda naach) has a chequered history in India. The dancers mostly come from poor families with a disproportionate number from West Bengal. They face significant violence, both at home and in their profession, for so much of identity in India is centred round the family and appropriate roles within the family. Launda naach offers a certain freedom as well as a measure of economic Independence. But it remains a narrow and limited space.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Dasgupta, Dr Rohit |
| Authors: | Dasgupta, R. K. |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > Theatre Film and TV Studies |
| Journal Name: | Asian Affairs |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0306-8374 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1477-1500 |
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