{"product_id":"9780140122664","title":"Intimate Relations","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scholarly non-fiction work in cultural psychology that examines how sexuality is imagined, narrated, and lived in India. It traces the central theme of desire through a rich tapestry of literature, folklore, cinema, and personal interviews. The intended reader includes adults, students of psychology, anthropology, and gender studies, as well as anyone curious about how culture shapes intimate life. The tone is thoughtful, respectful, and inquisitive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented through close readings of diverse sources: lurid contemporary Hindi novels; folktales; Sanskrit, Tamil, and Hindi proverbs; hits of the Indian cinema; Gandhi's autobiography; interviews with women from Delhi's slums; and psychoanalytic case material. This interdisciplinary approach distills the psyches behind everyday desires, offering vivid portraits of sexual fantasies and realities that reveal both universal themes and India-specific nuances. The reading experience is narrative-driven and reflective, inviting readers to connect stories to social life rather than sensationalize them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor learners and scholars, concepts such as cultural psychology, sexuality, gender, desire, social norms, and narrative interpretation are explored. The analysis shows how learning can be rigorous yet engaging, grounded in real-world texts and life stories, making complex ideas accessible through thoughtful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse sources across literature, folklore, proverbs, cinema, autobiography, and interviews, presented to illustrate how narratives shape understanding of sexuality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcepts and skills: cultural psychology, gender and desire, social norms, narrative interpretation, and psychoanalytic perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading style: clear, evidence-based prose that synthesizes multiple disciplines into a cohesive portrait\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandout features: cross-cultural lens that highlights universal aspects of human longing while examining India-specific norms and aspirations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how culture influences sexuality, a framework for analyzing intimate life with empathy and critical insight, and a greater appreciation for how stories shape our inner theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540380004569,"sku":"BK0025250","price":238.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/unnamed-file-1393.jpg?v=1780634618","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140122664","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}