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From ‘besharam’ to bold: Unveiling the voices of South Asian Australian women in comedy

Feminist Theory: An International Interdisciplinary Journal

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Abstract

Feminist Theory, Volume 27, Issue 3, Page 405-428, August 2026.
This qualitative study examines the rise of South Asian Australian women in stand-up comedy within the past decade, a bold departure from culturally prescribed paths. Drawing on feminist theory and humour studies, the research analyses in-depth interviews ...