Deadline: 30 June 2013
Our History, Our Lives, Our Narratives…
We’re glad to announce the launch of an exciting new project by Pink Pages. Titled “Different, But Equal”, we’re publishing a first of its kind anthology that chronicles the historical and cultural evolution of India’s queer community and its struggle for legal and social rights. Given the lack of similar comprehensive literature, we feel it’ll be a significant contribution to the genre of modern Indian writing.
ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY:
We’re inviting articles in the non-fiction category from diverse sections of the Indian queer community- activists, lawyers, artists, students, or just common queer men and women- who have a story to tell. The articles are divided into three broad segments-
Identity – Writings on modern Indian queer identity- What it means to be LGBTI in a rapidly changing democracy, where old world socialism is being fast abandoned for fast paced capitalism, where the flood gates of globalization have been opened making way for hitherto western ideas of ‘individual identity’ to clash with the holy cows of family and religious values.
Culture – Writings on popular Indian gay culture- from films, music and literature; to the evolution of urban gay and lesbian sub-cultures, encompassing language, art and expression in the Indian context.
Politics – Manifestation of gender and queer issues in Indian society and their implications on national and regional politics, legislations, legal jurisdictions and in Government/Non-Government and Corporate organizations, especially in the context of the legal struggle against Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?
This anthology will feature both well-known and not so well-known voices from the Indian queer community, in order to make sure readers get a flavor of fresh ideas from the younger generation, besides the fascinating narratives and experiences of the more prominent activists.
Contribution to this anthology is by open, so please feel free to suggest names who would add value to the collection.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
It’s fairly simple- just send an initial draft to anthology@pink-pages.co.in by 30th June, clearly mentioning the category under which you’re submitting. There is no word limit for the entries. After drawing up the shortlisted entries, our Editorial Board will work with you, in case there is need for editing it for final publication. We will also need a short bio of yours to go along with the article.
WHAT DO WRITERS GET?
Besides getting a chance to be published alongside some well known names in the Indian LGBT movement, and being able to voice your thoughts to readers across India and the world, all contributors will also be given a cash amount of Rs 1000, two free copies of the published book, and a surprise gift from the Pink Pages team.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Questions/ submissions: anthology@pink-pages.co.in
Website: http://pink-pages.co.in/
Our History, Our Lives, Our Narratives…
We’re glad to announce the launch of an exciting new project by Pink Pages. Titled “Different, But Equal”, we’re publishing a first of its kind anthology that chronicles the historical and cultural evolution of India’s queer community and its struggle for legal and social rights. Given the lack of similar comprehensive literature, we feel it’ll be a significant contribution to the genre of modern Indian writing.
ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY:
We’re inviting articles in the non-fiction category from diverse sections of the Indian queer community- activists, lawyers, artists, students, or just common queer men and women- who have a story to tell. The articles are divided into three broad segments-
Identity – Writings on modern Indian queer identity- What it means to be LGBTI in a rapidly changing democracy, where old world socialism is being fast abandoned for fast paced capitalism, where the flood gates of globalization have been opened making way for hitherto western ideas of ‘individual identity’ to clash with the holy cows of family and religious values.
Culture – Writings on popular Indian gay culture- from films, music and literature; to the evolution of urban gay and lesbian sub-cultures, encompassing language, art and expression in the Indian context.
Politics – Manifestation of gender and queer issues in Indian society and their implications on national and regional politics, legislations, legal jurisdictions and in Government/Non-Government and Corporate organizations, especially in the context of the legal struggle against Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?
This anthology will feature both well-known and not so well-known voices from the Indian queer community, in order to make sure readers get a flavor of fresh ideas from the younger generation, besides the fascinating narratives and experiences of the more prominent activists.
Contribution to this anthology is by open, so please feel free to suggest names who would add value to the collection.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
It’s fairly simple- just send an initial draft to anthology@pink-pages.co.in by 30th June, clearly mentioning the category under which you’re submitting. There is no word limit for the entries. After drawing up the shortlisted entries, our Editorial Board will work with you, in case there is need for editing it for final publication. We will also need a short bio of yours to go along with the article.
WHAT DO WRITERS GET?
Besides getting a chance to be published alongside some well known names in the Indian LGBT movement, and being able to voice your thoughts to readers across India and the world, all contributors will also be given a cash amount of Rs 1000, two free copies of the published book, and a surprise gift from the Pink Pages team.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Questions/ submissions: anthology@pink-pages.co.in
Website: http://pink-pages.co.in/
