Dalit Identity in Indian Print Media: Caste, Power, and Representation takes readers inside the world of Indian news media to reveal how caste operates today, not through open exclusion, but through subtle and powerful storytelling. This book introduces the idea of "New Casteist media," showing how modern journalism often gives Dalits visibility only in moments of violence or conflict, while quietly reinforcing the hierarchies it reports on.
Drawing on a unique blend of media research and social theory, it examines hundreds of news stories from The Times of India and Amar Ujala during a period of political transformation. The findings provide a nuanced overview of the ways in which hegemonic relations are shaped and structured in Indian news media, often presenting a paradoxically inclusive front while continuing to reinforce bias in more subtle but powerful ways. This book is not just about the media. It's about democracy, identity, and how stories shape the way we see power and injustice. Perfect for readers interested in media, politics, and social change, it offers a fresh and eye-opening look at how deeply entwined journalism is with the fight for equality in 21st-century India.
This book benefits scholars interested in media studies, social inequality, and identity formation, offering valuable insights into how media influences the evolving dynamics of caste in modern India. Academics studying caste, media, or social hierarchies will find this book particularly relevant. The book also offers a critical lens for understanding how media influences public discourse on caste and marginalization, making it essential reading for scholars in sociology, media studies, and cultural studies.
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Social SciencesTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Figures and Tables
- About the Author
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Casteism, New Casteism, and Dalit Identity: Negotiating Boundaries and Creating Identities
- 2 From Global Minorities to Dalit Imaginaries: Media, Identity, and Historical Trajectories of Representation
- 3 Mainstream Media Reporting in the 21st Century: Invisible to Visible Dalits
- 4 Framing Dalit Responses to Discrimination: Media Narratives of Violence, Assertion, and Political Contexts
- 5 The Anatomy of Media Bias: Sub-frames and the Symbolic Construction of Dalits
- 6 Social Dominance and the New Casteist Media: Power, Representation, and Dalit Identity in Twenty-First Century India
- 7 Dalit Futures and the Transformative Power of Media: An Epilogue
- Appendix 1: Method
- Appendix 2: Framing Theory as the Theoretical Framework
- Index
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