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Cracking coconuts is a monthly podcast that explores political and social issues in South Asia. By providing a platform for voices that are often oppressed or censored, we aim to provide you an alternative perspective to the status quo.
With the striking of a Colonial Era Law, also known as Section 377, we have seen a surge of support for the LGBT+ community in India. Dancer Shiva Raichandani is best known for his work in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. On this week’s podcast, he and Maiyoraa discuss Bollywood and gender binary in the new era.
01:45 - Defining LGBTQIAP
08:30 - Section 377 & India’s Media
13:22 - Deconstructing Gender
15:32 - Representation in Bollywood
31:30 - Toppling the Gender Binary
Cracking Coconuts
Cracking coconuts is a monthly podcast that explores political and social issues in South Asia. By providing a platform for voices that are often oppressed or censored, we aim to provide you an alternative perspective to the status quo.
