Bachelor thesis | South and Southeast Asian Studies (BA)
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This thesis compares two Rajasthani storytelling traditions: kavad bacana and kathputli. Even though both storytelling practices are going through a process of modernization, traditional kavad...Show moreThis thesis compares two Rajasthani storytelling traditions: kavad bacana and kathputli. Even though both storytelling practices are going through a process of modernization, traditional kavad bacana and kathputli respond in different ways, which we may link to the theoretical concepts of appropriation and revitalization.Show less
The position of the LGBT community in India is undergoing a stressful period. This thesis attempts to analyse and research whether this has always been the case. Historical and spiritual views are...Show moreThe position of the LGBT community in India is undergoing a stressful period. This thesis attempts to analyse and research whether this has always been the case. Historical and spiritual views are used to create a platform on how the homosexuality was perceived in India. Connecting this delicate matter to the erotic art and architecture of the Khajuraho monuments in Madhya Pradesh and adding philosophical, ancient and religious statements about homosexuality, creates a fresh view on the development of perceiving homosexuality in India.Show less
