Sex, Desire, and Taboo in South Asia: Religion, Culture of Ability, and Patriarchy

“The book critically examines the paradoxes and complexities surrounding sex, desire, and taboo in Nepal and India, situated within their cultural and religious context. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that draws on Foucauldian theory, psychoanalysis, and cultural critique, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which religion, culture, and patriarchy influence perceptions of sex and desire. The book serves as a thought-

provoking exploration of the intersection between tradition, modernity, and human sexuality in the Global South, advocating for a nuanced understanding that transcends Western frameworks and embraces the local context.”