Gender Roles: An Examination of Sexuality and Socio-Cultural Tribal Identity

Authors

  • K. S. Sowmiya PhD Research Scholar, Department of English Literature & Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
  • G. Vinoth Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature & Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34293/rtdh.v12iS1-Dec.96

Keywords:

Environment, Homosexual, Gender Performative, Sex, Tribe

Abstract

The identity of sex is classified based on biological characteristics which are examined and proved by physician during the birth of the child. Whereas, Gender differences encompass the behaviors, expressions, desires, roles and identities which are socially formed. This paper attempts to examine whether the gay relationship in the college environment is real or unreal. It also aims to analyses the socio-cultural identities of the select Santhal Tribe with references to the food, festivals, religious beliefs, language, and other environmental elements. The relationship between gardening and human emotions is studied from the select work. According to Judith Butler’s Gender Theory and Gender Performative, gender is socially constructed by society. From her thoughts, the character in this select work assumes himself as homosexual and falls into the wrong fake relationship which destroys his mental and physical health.

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Published

2023-12-14