In this presentation I am discuss about What is Queer Studies? LGBTQAI? etc.

1. Department of English
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
Date: 3rd April 2024
Sem 4। Batch 2022-24
Dissertation
Queer Cinema and Cultural Impact:
Examining the Influence of LGBTQ+
Films on Society.
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2. Queer Cinema and
Cultural Impact:
Examining the
Influence of
LGBTQ+ Films on
Society.

3. ❏ Academic Information :-
Name Riddhi H. Rathod
Paper no. 210 - Dissertation
Topic
Queer Cinema and Cultural Impact: Examining the Influence of
LGBTQ+ Films on Society.
Roll no. 17
Enrollment no. 4069206420220025
E-mail I’D riddhirathod1213@gmail.com

4. Introduction
01
Literary Review
Representation of LGBTQIA+
Identities in Contemporary
Indian Cinema
02
03
04
05
❏ Chapter List :-
Representation of Female
Homosexuality in Bollywood
Movies
Conclusion

5. Chapter - 1 Introduction
Chapter - 1
● What is Queer Studies?
● What is LGBTQIA+?
● What is Cultural Studies?
● As a Term
● Queer Theorists
● Article 377 on Queer relations
● Queer studies in Bollywood
➔ Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhan (2020)
➔ Badhaai Do (2022)
➔ Aligarh (2016)
➔ Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
➔ Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)

6. ● Literature Review
➔ Hypotheses
➔ Research Questions
Chapter -2 Literature Review

7. 1. Mainstream Bollywood movies have historically perpetuated heteronormative narratives and
stereotypical representations of female homosexuality.
2. Recent Bollywood movies like Badhaai Do (2022) and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)
have challenged traditional gender roles and representations within the LGBTQ+ community,
contributing to a more nuanced and inclusive portrayal of female homosexuality.
3. The incorporation of well-known actors and strategic promotional campaigns in movies like
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) has facilitated a wider acceptance and normalization of
same-sex relationships among conservative Indian audiences.
4. Despite positive strides in representation, Bollywood movies still lack authentic and diverse
representations of the LGBTQ+ community due to the industry's reliance on cis-heterosexual actors
and the absence of queer voices behind the camera.
5. Mainstream Indian cinema has historically portrayed the hijra/transgender community in a
stereotypical and negative manner, reinforcing societal prejudices and stigma.
6. Recent Indian films that depict hijra/transgender characters and themes have made
significant strides in challenging traditional stereotypes and promoting more nuanced
representations.
➢ Hypotheses :-

8. ➢ Research Question :-
1. How has the representation of female homosexuality in Bollywood movies evolved over time, and what factors
have contributed to this evolution?
2. What narrative tropes, stereotypes, and visual cues are commonly employed in Bollywood movies to depict
female homosexual relationships, and how do they reinforce or challenge societal perceptions?
3. How do Bollywood movies navigate the complexities of portraying female homosexuality in a culturally and
socially conservative context, and what strategies are employed to make the narratives more accessible and relatable
to mainstream audiences?
4. How has the representation of the hijra/transgender community evolved in Indian cinema over the past few
decades, and what factors have contributed to these changes?
5. What are the common stereotypes and tropes used in the portrayal of hijra/transgender characters in Indian
films, and how do these representations reinforce or challenge societal perceptions?
6. How do recent Indian films like "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan" and "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui" depict
hijra/transgender characters and themes, and how do these representations differ from earlier portrayals?
7. What is the potential impact of positive and inclusive representations of female homosexuality in Bollywood
movies on societal attitudes, legal reforms, and the overall acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in India?

9. Chapter -3 Representation of LGBTQIA+ Identities in
Contemporary Indian Cinema
● Gay as a term
● Homosexuality in Literature
● Queer cinema and culture
■ Shubh Mangal Jyada Savdhaan
● Third Gender in India: The Hijra Community
● Representation of Transgender in Indian Cinema
■ Chandigarh kare Aashiqui (2021)

10. ● Representation of Female Homosexuality in Bollywood
Movies
■ Badhaai Do (2022)
● Symbolic violence faced while coming out of the closet
with example of Aligarh movie by Deepa Mehta (2016)
■ Scene I: Professor Siras recounts his tale to a
journalist
■ Professor Siras against the Aligarh Muslim
University
● Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)
Chapter -4 Representation of Female Homosexuality in Bollywood Movies

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● Progress in LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema.
● Challenges: Lack of LGBTQ+ voices behind the camera,
cisgender actors playing queer roles, failure to capture
intersectional experiences.
● Need for active collaboration with LGBTQ+ communities,
amplifying authentic voices, and nuanced representations.
● Shift from historical heteronormativity and stereotypes to
recent films challenging gender norms and depicting same-sex
relationships.
➢ Conclusion :-

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