{"product_id":"desi-queers-lgbtq-south-asians-and-cultural-belonging-in-britain","title":"Desi Queers : LGBTQ+ South Asians And Cultural Belonging In Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asians and Cultural Belonging in Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e by Churnjeet Mahn, Rohit K. Dasgupta and DJ Ritu examines the history of LGBTQ+ South Asian communities in Britain from the 1970s to the present. Drawing on archival research, oral histories and artistic works, the book explores how diasporic South Asians have contributed to LGBTQ+ activism, anti-racist movements and cultural life while navigating questions of identity, belonging and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on both landmark campaigns and everyday experiences, the book highlights the organisations, networks and individuals who helped shape British queer history. It offers an important perspective on the intersections of race, sexuality, culture and migration, while documenting the collective efforts that fostered solidarity and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors trace the development of LGBTQ+ South Asian activism alongside wider anti-racist and feminist movements in Britain. The book explores significant initiatives and organisations, including the \u003cstrong\u003eGay Black Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHaringey Council's Lesbian and Gay Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShakti\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNaz\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing how these spaces supported communities facing both racism and homophobia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing oral history, archival material and cultural expression, \u003cstrong\u003eDesi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asians and Cultural Belonging in Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e documents stories of activism, creativity and everyday life. It examines how grassroots movements and community-led initiatives created spaces of support while contributing to broader conversations about equality, representation and cultural belonging in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of LGBTQ+ South Asian communities in Britain since the 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connections between queer activism, anti-racism and feminist movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of influential organisations and grassroots initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral histories, archival research and artistic perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiences of identity, migration and cultural belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories of community-building and creative resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in LGBTQ+ history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and researchers of gender, sexuality and cultural studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring South Asian diaspora history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in social movements and community activism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asians and Cultural Belonging in Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together historical research, personal narratives and cultural perspectives to document an important chapter of British social history. It offers valuable insights into the communities, movements and individuals who helped shape LGBTQ+ activism and cultural life across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churnjeet Mahn, Rohit K. Dasgupta and DJ Ritu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554019234067,"sku":"BY36.588","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/desi-queers-lgbtq-south-asians-and-cultural-belonging-in-britain","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}