Quick Summary: The narrativization of the subaltern in media is a complex and multifaceted process. It involves considerations of power dynamics, cultural sensitivity, representation, and agency. Responsible media practices should aim to provide accurate, respectful, and inclusive portrayals that amplify subaltern voices and foster a more equitable understanding of diverse societies.
Continuing from yesterday’s post here are a few more aspects of narrativization of the subaltern in media.
Counter-Narratives: Media can be a platform for subaltern groups to present counter-narratives that challenge dominant ideologies and narratives. This can be achieved through independent media outlets, social media, and alternative storytelling forms.
Cultural Appropriation: Media sometimes appropriates elements from subaltern cultures without understanding or respecting their significance. This can contribute to cultural commodification and further erode the authenticity of subaltern experiences.
Intersectionality: The concept of intersectionality acknowledges that individuals belong to multiple marginalized groups simultaneously. Media should recognize these intersections and avoid reducing individuals to a single dimension of their identity.
Global vs. Local Contexts: Media representations of the subaltern can vary significantly based on cultural, social, and geographic contexts. What might be empowering in one context might perpetuate stereotypes in another.
Audience Reception: How audiences interpret and respond to media representations of the subaltern is also important. Audiences may either critically engage with these representations or internalize the messages they convey.
Media Ownership and Production: Media ownership and production control play a role in shaping narratives. If these aspects are dominated by powerful groups, they may perpetuate certain narratives that maintain the status quo.
Via: Scroll.in
Comments