Papers by Cihnnita Baruah
The advancement of technology, the expansion of global networks, and the shift from print media t... more The advancement of technology, the expansion of global networks, and the shift from print media to digital and social media have brought in a drastic change to human lifestyle. With the shrinking of the world because of the advancement of technology, identities get mutated and transformed according to the need. The development of modern societies denotes how the “self” has become a “reflexive project” where individuals construct identities mediated by symbolic materials. It is through the culture of media that people forge their identities by shaping their political views and social behavior. As such, this article is an attempt to analyze how the pandemic has brought a “new normal” to our lives. With months of lockdown, changing work spaces, education, lifestyle- habits, and priorities, each one of us has shifted to a visually imagined community, which not only marks a paradigmatic shift from the print culture to a new era of visual culture, but also reshapes the socio-cultural imag...
Contemporary Social Sciences, 2021
Communication technology has evolved significantly, thereby bringing about a change in the proce... more Communication technology has evolved significantly, thereby bringing about a change in the processes of identity formation, conflict and conflict resolution. Global news networks that broadcast live from all corners of the world, making use of satellite and internet technologies, provide immediate access to unfolding events and under certain conditions, influence the course of events. In the present times, means of communication technology, be it, print, audio visual or
social media, form an integral part of an individual’s life. Media plays a multifaceted role, acting as a major source of information, entertainment, news and public opinion, influencing perceptions, choices, attitudes and behaviours of individuals. This paper deals with two such roles played by the media, i.e., portrayal of conflicts and identity construction, in the context of Bodoland
Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). Assam has a long history of conflicts and BTAD has been one of its worst conflict-affected districts. Historically, the media has played an important role in reporting and coverage of conflicts, thereby presenting a visualised account of happenings. This has become all the more relevant with the advancement of technologies in print and digital mediums. The increased accessibility as a result of emergence of multiple media platforms such as mobile messaging services, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter amongst others, has affected power relations with respect to information sharing. In today’s time, with
the technological developments in media, it can be claimed that individuals are seemingly better placed in making use of their agency. However, the effective use of these technologies for identity construction as well as conflict resolution needs a critical assessment, which this paper endeavours to look into.
Keywords : Communication technology, Media, Conflict, Identity, Bodoland movement.
India Review, 2021
The advancement of technology, the expansion of global networks, and the shift from print media t... more The advancement of technology, the expansion of global networks, and the shift from print media to digital and social media have brought in a drastic change to human lifestyle. With the shrinking of the world because of the advancement of technology, identities get mutated and transformed according to the need. The development of modern societies denotes how the "self" has become a "reflexive project" where individuals construct identities mediated by symbolic materials. It is through the culture of media that people forge their identities by shaping their political views and social behavior. As such, this article is an attempt to analyze how the pandemic has brought a "new normal" to our lives. With months of lockdown, changing work spaces, education, lifestyle-habits, and priorities, each one of us has shifted to a visually imagined community, which not only marks a paradigmatic shift from the print culture to a new era of visual culture, but also reshapes the socio-cultural imagination dominated by media and visual images. Furthermore, delving in the question of surveillance, this article highlighting the Indian context, also aims to evaluate the functioning of a multicultural liberal state, and its constant struggle with the politics of power and identity.
Countercurrents.org, 2020
Assam College Teachers’ Association, 2019
Journal Of Public Policy Research, 2016
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Papers by Cihnnita Baruah
social media, form an integral part of an individual’s life. Media plays a multifaceted role, acting as a major source of information, entertainment, news and public opinion, influencing perceptions, choices, attitudes and behaviours of individuals. This paper deals with two such roles played by the media, i.e., portrayal of conflicts and identity construction, in the context of Bodoland
Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). Assam has a long history of conflicts and BTAD has been one of its worst conflict-affected districts. Historically, the media has played an important role in reporting and coverage of conflicts, thereby presenting a visualised account of happenings. This has become all the more relevant with the advancement of technologies in print and digital mediums. The increased accessibility as a result of emergence of multiple media platforms such as mobile messaging services, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter amongst others, has affected power relations with respect to information sharing. In today’s time, with
the technological developments in media, it can be claimed that individuals are seemingly better placed in making use of their agency. However, the effective use of these technologies for identity construction as well as conflict resolution needs a critical assessment, which this paper endeavours to look into.
Keywords : Communication technology, Media, Conflict, Identity, Bodoland movement.
social media, form an integral part of an individual’s life. Media plays a multifaceted role, acting as a major source of information, entertainment, news and public opinion, influencing perceptions, choices, attitudes and behaviours of individuals. This paper deals with two such roles played by the media, i.e., portrayal of conflicts and identity construction, in the context of Bodoland
Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). Assam has a long history of conflicts and BTAD has been one of its worst conflict-affected districts. Historically, the media has played an important role in reporting and coverage of conflicts, thereby presenting a visualised account of happenings. This has become all the more relevant with the advancement of technologies in print and digital mediums. The increased accessibility as a result of emergence of multiple media platforms such as mobile messaging services, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter amongst others, has affected power relations with respect to information sharing. In today’s time, with
the technological developments in media, it can be claimed that individuals are seemingly better placed in making use of their agency. However, the effective use of these technologies for identity construction as well as conflict resolution needs a critical assessment, which this paper endeavours to look into.
Keywords : Communication technology, Media, Conflict, Identity, Bodoland movement.