queering

demonstrate the rich possibilities that emerge when queering becomes central to ethnomusicological practice. Navigating Challenges and Embracing Possibilities While queering the field sounding out ethnomusicology opens exciting avenues, it also presents challen

a critical role in understanding the diverse challenges and expressions within the Indian queer community. Intersection of Caste, Religion, and Sexuality The caste system, deeply entrenched in Indian society, influences queer

relationships and erotic encounters, illustrating that non-heteronormative expressions have been part of Indian cultural fabric for centuries. What role have colonial laws played in shaping perceptions of same-sex love in India?