Kanav is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in India. Whilst currently studying for his Masters in Bangalore, he has temporarily moved back to Kolkata whilst the country suffers from the devastating impact of Covid-19. Holly and Luke talk to Kanav about the impact of the pandemic on Kanav’s life and those close to and around him, as well as discussing the impact of colonialism on India’s approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, consider intersectionality as a useful framework in India (read Kimberle Crenshaw’s paper here: https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1052&context=uclf), and looking ahead to the future of LGBTQ+ rights there.
Kanav can be found on Instagram: @kanav.sahgal
The LGBTQIA+ collective in Delhi is Harmless Hugs: https://www.facebook.com/harmlesshugs/
Ruth Vanita’s work: https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Who_s_who_in_Contemporary_Women_s_Writin/NOyZs4PRKxEC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA333&printsec=frontcover
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