Hegemonic Masculinity in Bramayugam: A Critical Study of Caste, Class, and Masculine Power Dynamics

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  • A Sreelekshmi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53007/SJGC.2024.V9.I2.222

Keywords:

Raewyn Connell, hegemonic masculinity, Bramayugam, caste, class

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

A Sreelekshmi

A Sreelekshmi is currently pursuing her MA in English with Communication Studies at Christ (Deemed to be) University, Central Campus, Bangalore. Her research interests lie in the realms of gender studies and Indian literature. Her current research analyses the Malayalam film Bramayugam through the lens of hegemonic masculinity. Sreelekshmi’s research aims to explore masculinity as a construct that is specific to historical periods and cultural contexts and influenced by various factors such as caste and class.

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

A Sreelekshmi. “Hegemonic Masculinity in Bramayugam: A Critical Study of Caste, Class, and Masculine Power Dynamics”. Samyukta: A Journal of Gender and Culture, vol. 9, no. 2, Jan. 2025, doi:10.53007/SJGC.2024.V9.I2.222.

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