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Selling Toxic Masculinity Through Regional Cinema: A Case Study of the Film Arjun Reddy
Document Type
Case study
Source
Language In India. April, 2024, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p27, 9 p.
Subject
India
Language
English
ISSN
1930-2940
Abstract
This article explores toxic masculinity in Indian cinema through an analysis of Arjun Reddy. It examines how film perpetuates patriarchal norms and reinforces gender inequality. By examining the portrayal of the protagonist and society's reactions, it reveals the impact of film representations on real-life attitudes. The study highlights the need for alternative narratives that challenge traditional gender norms and promote diversity in masculinity. It advocates a critical analysis of film discourse to promote a more inclusive portrayal of gender identities in Indian cinema. Keywords: Arjun Reddy, Film studies, Indian Cinema, Toxic Masculinity, Gender studies.
Film is not an isolated art form as it inhabits a common expressive culture fed by tradition, cultural memory, and indigenous modes of symbolic representation. Hence, films and other arts [...]