Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Banerjee, Trina; Jayasankara Reddy, K. Title A name given to the resource The paradox of sex: A thematic analysis of identity among indian cis-gendered female asexuals Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Psychology of Sexuality &amp; Mental Health Vol. 2: Modern Approaches;pp.147-172 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8971-9_5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8971-9_5</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105005818310?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105005818310?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Banerjee T., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Jayasankara Reddy K., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Asexuality is the absence of sexual attraction to others or a low desire for sexual activity. In the collectivistic culture of India, the lack of sexual relations after marriage is judged from a lens of "normalcy." Asexuality is often an invisible spectrum among the queer population and usually does not get the desired attention. Individuals who identify as asexuals may not always be opposed to romantic relationships. However, the heteronomative pressures of adhering to approved social roles for romantic partners may affect them. The study aims to understand the different sources of coercion and constraints in romantic relationships experienced by individuals who identify as asexuals through in-depth interviews. The interviews tap into the mental health of asexual women in a heteronormative society. The variables in focus are coping styles, beliefs, self-image, social attitude, and relationship dynamics. The study follows a thematic approach where the emerging themes from the in-depth interviews will be analyzed in detail to form a theoretical framework to explain the heteronormative pressures on asexual women. The findings will be examined from a feminist perspective, considering the equality of all genders and sexual expressions. The findings are also analyzed using Kristeva's concept of abjection, to explore asexuality as an "abject" in a collectivistic society. Asexuality is thus seen as deviant and worthy of separation from "normal sexual expression" in a society that has conflicting opinions about sex and sexuality. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Abjection; Asexual women; Asexuality; Feminism; Mental health; Sexual roles Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Nature Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-981978971-9; 978-981978970-2; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online