Hegemonic Masculinity in Bramayugam: A Critical Study of Caste, Class, and Masculine Power Dynamics
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https://doi.org/10.53007/SJGC.2024.V9.I2.222Keywords:
Raewyn Connell, hegemonic masculinity, Bramayugam, caste, classAbstract
Raewyn Connell proposes the existence of multiple masculinities, with hegemonic masculinity being one of them. It underscores the fact that privileges and power are not uniformly distributed among men and are often influenced by factors such as colour, caste, class, disability, and sexual orientation. The collective discourse on masculinity has debunked the prevalent myth of a singular, homogenised masculinity that is perceived solely as an oppositional category to femininity or through the prism of violence. This paper intends to explore the representation of Connell’s concept of hegemonic masculinity in the movie
Bramayugam (2024) by analysing two characters- the Cook and the Chathan. By identifying the ambiguity in the dichotomy of oppressor and oppressed in the film, the paper proposes to redefine hegemonic masculinity and intends to contribute to the field of masculinity studies, which is a crucial development in building an egalitarian society.
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