Sexuality in „The Buddha of Suburbia“

Sexual revolution Free love - Haroon -homosexuality -Karim - Jamila Overview Sexual revolution Free love - Haroon -homosexuality -Karim - Jamila

Sexual revolution Also known as “sexual liberation” Began in the Western World and took place from the 1960´s into the 70´s Challenged traditional aspects of behavior related to sexuality or interpersonal relationships  acceptance outside of heterosexual or monogamous relationships Consequences: the pill, public nudity, normalization of homosexuality etc. , legalization of abortion  nevertheless teen pregnancy increased

Free love Social movement that rejects marriage Especially a movement by women Also to separate the state form adultery and birth control “fulfilled earthly human happiness” against that believe Especially against forced marriage

Haroon

Homosexuality Homosexuality in Middleages and modern times  sin and deviant 70´s a turning point for homosexuals in society A lot of gay movements in the 70´s  e.g. CSD Nowadays mostly accepted in the western world

Karim Cannot decide whether he is hetero,- or homosexual Experiences with both sex (free time activity) E.g. Charlie Finally gets in love with Eleanor sex orgies breaks up

Jamila Has sex with Karim Later on she has and affair with Simon Pregnant  she starts to date a woman (bisexual)