{"product_id":"desi-queers-lgbtq-south-asians-and-cultural-belonging-in-britain-by-churnjeet-mahn-rohit-k-dasgupta-and-dj-ritu","title":"Desi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asians and Cultural Belonging in Britain by Churnjeet Mahn, Rohit K. Dasgupta, and DJ Ritu","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA GROUNDBREAKING HISTORY: EXPLORING THE VIBRANT, RESILIENT LIVES OF SOUTH ASIAN LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES IN BRITAIN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHow have South Asian voices shaped the landscape of British queer history? \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eDesi Queers\u003c\/i\u003e is a landmark work that pulls back the curtain on decades of activism, art, and community-building. From the radical anti-racist movements of the 1970s and 80s to the emergence of pioneering groups like Shakti and Naz, this book maps the crucial roles that diasporic South Asians have played in the fight for equality and cultural belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThrough a rich tapestry of oral histories, archival research, and artistic expression, the authors—Professor Churnjeet Mahn, Associate Professor Rohit K. Dasgupta, and trailblazing DJ\/activist DJ Ritu—explore how these communities navigated double marginalization. Whether facing homophobia within their own cultural circles or the exclusion of mainstream \"white\" queer scenes, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"378\"\u003eDesi Queers\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the spaces where these individuals found refuge, joy, and the power to demand visibility. This is a vital, celebratory history of resistance, creativity, and the enduring bonds of solidarity that continue to echo through the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eDesi Queers\u003c\/i\u003e is a significant addition to your library:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Missing Piece of History:\u003c\/b\u003e Fills a critical gap in British history by centering the contributions of LGBTQ+ South Asians in landmark political and social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiverse Perspectives:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines academic rigor from leading professors in literature and gender studies with the firsthand, legendary experience of pioneering activist and DJ, DJ Ritu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntersectionality in Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the complex, real-world intersections of racism, homophobia, and cultural identity with deep empathy and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Celebration of Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond the politics, it provides a heartfelt look at everyday life, artistic creation, and the communities that provided a \"home\" for those on the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesi Queers\u003c\/i\u003e is a defiant, beautifully researched homage to those who stood up, spoke out, and built their own paths to belonging. It is a must-read for anyone interested in queer politics, South Asian diaspora studies, and the history of modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52439141089563,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/8124vSf-59L._SL1500.jpg?v=1782971474","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/desi-queers-lgbtq-south-asians-and-cultural-belonging-in-britain-by-churnjeet-mahn-rohit-k-dasgupta-and-dj-ritu","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}