Fieldwork As a Sex Object by Meena Kandasamy review
The author of When I Hit You returns with a pithy, savagely funny tale of online shaming and the Indian manosphere
TL;DR
- The Indian internet is described as a "hellscape" with extreme hate speech, misogyny, and religious/ethnic antagonism.
- Activist Amy Chaturvedi becomes a victim of a deepfake sex tape, facing the wrath of the Indian manosphere.
- Indian internet trolls are characterized as "Nazi-loving, Islamophobic vegetarian dicks" obsessed with 'free speech' and Modi.
- The novel explores how women are hunted and attacked online, using Amy's story to encapsulate these experiences.
- Kandasamy is praised for her sharp humor, direct style, and willingness to confront the political realities of India.