In flux: Sikh-Punjabi masculinity in the diaspora

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2012-08-24
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Sehra, Gurpreet
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In this thesis statement I explore Sikh-Punjabi masculinity in the diaspora. I am concerned with questioning the construction of my identity and the possible impact of new forms of masculinity on the next generation of diasporic Sikh-Punjabi youth. I use found text and video to examine these new identity constructions. As a foundation for these explorations into masculinity, I am concerned with unveiling concealed and erased memories and realities as related to Sikh-Punjabi diasporic communities. This thesis looks at my work along with the work of other artists.
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Aggression, Canada, Diaspora, Gender, Heteronormativity, Hip-hop, Homosexuality, Hypersexuality, Identity, Installation, Found video and text, Masculinity, North America, Paint, Performance, Punjab, Sexuality, Sikh-Punjabi, Silkscreen, Textiles, Trauma, Turban, Video, Xenophobia, Youth
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