Abundance

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Challenging the notion that archival loss defines subaltern histories of sexuality, Anjali Arondekar presents a compelling argument for the radical abundance found within the archives of the Gomantak Maratha Samaj, a caste-oppressed devadasi collective. By emphasizing the richness of these everyday narratives, Arondekar redefines the historical representation of subordinated groups, advocating for an understanding of sexuality that transcends vulnerability and damage. The book interweaves various genres and languages, situating sexuality within broader area, post/colonial, and anti/caste histories.