Identifying the Intersex: Societal Responses to Gendering the Intersex with Special Reference to Vipareetham
Journal Title: International Journal of English and Literature (IJEL) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Post-modern era is characterized by gender revolution, as the conventional binary notions of gender are being redefined and restated.The public notion of gender identity has always been stigmatised in an orthodox society. But, the modern concept of gender spectrum offers an open platform that accommodates all the gender identities irrespective of their characteristic differentiation. It provides more social and political space to the gender minorities to express themselves in the public sphere, where they are highly marginalised. In this context, gender identity and its intricacies are subjected to critical discussions. This paper explores the gender identity construction of intersex people by analyzing the memoir titled Vipareetham. The present paper also attempts to reflect the societal responses to gendering the intersex and their social life.
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Jibin Jose P, SreenathMuraleedharan K
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