https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/17279 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:44:43 GMT 2026-10-17T13:44:43Z https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/18645 Title: Silent Echoes: Dalit Women and Environmental Justice—A Literary Exploration Authors: Monika; Khan, Mohd Amin; Sharma, Pritee Abstract: Dalits, historically known as the outcaste in India’s hierarchical social order, endure systemic discrimination that intersects with gendered oppression, subjecting Dalit women to compounded vulnerabilities. Their lived experiences—shaped by caste and gender dynamics—remain strikingly absent from mainstream environmental discourse, despite disproportionate exposure to ecological degradation and resource deprivation. Using intersectional feminist frameworks, this chapter analyses the nexus of caste, gender and environmental justice (EJ) through the autobiographies of two seminal Dalit writers: Baby Kamble’s The Prisons We Broke (1986/2008) and Bama’s Karukku (1992). Kamble and Bama demonstrate how caste-based spatial segregation confines Dalit communities to environmentally hazardous peripheries, systematically denying access to clean water, arable land and sustainable livelihoods. Through close textual analysis, this chapter reveals how hegemonic power structures distribute environmental resources along caste lines, enforcing Dalits’ relegation to toxic scarcity. Emphasising on Dalit feminist perspectives, the chapter critiques homogenised EJ frameworks, advocating for intersectional policy approaches to develop inclusive and sustainable solutions. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/18645 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/17304 Title: Exploring Storytelling and Role-Play in Preschool: A Performance Ethnographic Study Authors: Rani, Pallavi Abstract: In the recent years, preschool education has increasingly emphasized innovative and participatory approaches to support holistic development in young children. One such approach that has gathered attention is performance-based learning. In this study, performance activities mainly carry storytelling and role-play in preschool education. A performance ethnography study was conducted in a preschool between the ages of 2.5–5 years children drawing from session planning, scripting, performance, observations, and interpretations of participatory sessions. This research examines how young children engage with narratives, imagination, and performance within the preschool environment. By adopting both emic and etic perspectives, the research seeks to understand the viewpoints of both children and educators involved in the activities. It provides rich insights into the nuances of storytelling and role-play experiences, highlighting creativity, imagination, social engagement, pedagogical goals, sociocultural influences, and symbolic meanings embedded within the activities of the preschool environment. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/17304 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/17305 Title: Evolving Landscapes: Technological Advancements and Adaptations in Ethnographic Methods Authors: Rani, Pallavi Abstract: This paper examines the intersection of ethnography and technological advancement, focusing on the ways in which technology has transformed the practice of cultural research. Ethnography, as a methodology rooted in anthropology, involves the immersive study of people in their natural environments to understand their culture, behaviors, and social interactions. Over time, technological advancements such as digital recording devices, Internet access, and data analysis software have revolutionized ethnographic research by enhancing data collection, analysis, and dissemination processes. This paper explores the advantages and challenges of integrating technology into ethnographic practice, including increased efficiency, expanded access to remote communities, and new ethical considerations. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a critical awareness of technology's impact on ethnographic research and adapting methodologies to leverage technological advancements while upholding ethical standards and preserving the integrity of cultural knowledge. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.iiti.ac.in/handle/123456789/17305 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z