Intimate Relations: Exploring Indian Sexuality
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Book Details
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Publisher: Penguin Random House
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Author: Sudhir Kakar
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780140122664
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Pages: 176
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
About the Book
In The Inner World: A Psychoanalytic Study of Childhood and Society in India, Sudhir Kakar offers a provocative and insightful exploration of the complex landscape of sexuality in contemporary India. Drawing upon a diverse range of sources—contemporary films, novels, interviews, and even Gandhi's sexual "peculiarities"—Kakar delves into the deeply ingrained cultural attitudes towards sexuality in the country.
This book examines the intersection of sexual identity, society, and the psyche in India, offering a unique psychoanalytic perspective on the subject. Kakar’s observations are not only thought-provoking but have also been extensively quoted by the renowned author V.S. Naipaul in his work India: A Wounded Civilization, adding weight to the book’s academic and cultural significance.
Through his meticulous analysis, Kakar sheds light on the psychological undercurrents that shape Indian society, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the nuanced interplay between culture, identity, and sexuality in India.
