Queering Indian Pop Media with Ashish Sawhney
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A Sneak Peek at what the LinkedIn Live will cover:
π To understand the history of negative queer and trans stereotypes in Indian pop media.
π To probe whether there has been a shift in the narrative when it comes to queer and trans portrayal in Indian pop media
π To understand Ashishβs perspective as a queer person existing in the Indian media space; to explore his interpersonal interactions to gauge the perception of the mainstream media towards the LGBTQIA+ community
π To gauge the infrastructural support that queer and trans projects receive
π To explore whether the media industry is supportive of authentic representation; to examine whether queer and trans artists find work, or is there still a stigma
π To delve into the various roles Ashish takes on as a queer affirmative mental health professional and mentor to the community
π To delineate the measures the Indian media industry can take to create a more affirming environment for the queer and trans community
Date: 19th June [Wednesday]
Time: 6 β 7 PM
Mode: Virtual [Live event] – LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
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