Who is the Devadasi, and why is her existence connected to notions such as prostitute, courtesan, dancer or slave of God? This thesis explains how a girl becomes a devadasi, what is expected of her...Show moreWho is the Devadasi, and why is her existence connected to notions such as prostitute, courtesan, dancer or slave of God? This thesis explains how a girl becomes a devadasi, what is expected of her after initiation ceremonies and how she is treated as a devadasi. A brief section of the thesis will mention gender in the devadasi-world, where the status of men in this world is explained. Moreover, this thesis provides an analysis of how devadasis are perceived in Bollywood-movies.Show less
This thesis seeks to analyze the cinema of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (1970-) by placing it within a context of the history of Thai nationality, borders and geography, specifically focusing on the...Show moreThis thesis seeks to analyze the cinema of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (1970-) by placing it within a context of the history of Thai nationality, borders and geography, specifically focusing on the region of Isan and its history with and within Thailand. It aims to show how his work subverts the master narrative offered in official media that concerns Thailand as a nation state with a fixed identity and national language and instead gives a voice to marginalized identities by making room for a multitude of experienced realities and stories within Thailand. This thesis is an attempt to reduce the gap between the respective fields of Area Studies and Film Studies as well.Show less
