Meme-ing Resistance: Digital Satire as a Tool for Socio-political Critique – Anurag Kumar Bauddh
Introduction Satire has long been a tool for people to express dissent against power. In the past, songs, jokes, and…
Into the Capitalistic Field of Influencer Culture: An Analysis Through the Writings Of Pierre Bourdieu – Muskan Dhalwal
In the second half of 20th century France, what Pierre Bourdieu called “the absurd opposition between individual and society,” a…
Interpreting Social Media from Folkways and Mores – Nikita Kaliravana
You have just joined a new social media platform, eager to connect with like-minded individuals. You start posting about your…
From High Drama to the Mundane: How Influencers Showcase the Intricate Politics of Indian Households – Aanchal Dhull
If you’re a social media addict like me and a Hindi-speaking North Indian with an appetite for drama, you’re likely…
Snap, Share and Savour: Capturing Insta-worthy Escapes – Moureen Kalita
One afternoon, as I was scrolling randomly through my Instagram feed, a reel caught my attention: a beautiful young woman…
#Crime: Social Media, Crime, and the Criminal Legal System by Rebecca M. Hayes and Kate Luther (2018): A Review by Twinkle Siwach
Rebecca M. Hayes and Kate Luther in #Crime: Social Media, Crime, and the Criminal Legal System (published by Palgrave Macmillan…
Social Networks And Social Susceptibility: A Relationship – Abhiram Kuchibhotla
Uninstalling WhatsApp in India is equivalent to losing a virtual limb. Everything between the daily good morning and pre-sleep message…