This panel will explore how various forms of marginalization are reclaiming autonomy and reshaping their subjective identities through digital platforms. The evolution of media has always been intertwined with the dominant power structures of its time, often creating a public sphere that reinforces mainstream narratives. However, with the emergence of digital media, marginalized voices are navigating new spaces of visibility and expression.

By examining the intersection of narratives—such as folktales, oral traditions, music, literature, and performance—with axes of caste, gender, race, and media, this panel will investigate how digital platforms are redefining what it means to resist. Resistance here becomes a nuanced strategy, moving beyond opposition to embrace transformation. It is a process that shifts from resistance to hope, and ultimately, to a new future for marginalized communities.

The panel seeks to understand how marginalized groups are incorporating their own narratives into the mainstream, not through overt defiance, but by creating spaces where their stories and identities become unavoidable. This integration signals a path towards inclusive growth, where the dominant discourse can no longer exclude or silence these voices.

Moreover, the panel will explore the dual role of digital media as both a liberatory platform and a site of potential digital discrimination. How do digital spaces enable the strategic navigation of visibility and invisibility? What opportunities do they offer for marginalized groups, and what new challenges arise from this digital intervention?


By addressing these questions, this panel aims to shed light on the evolving dynamics of power, resistance, and inclusion in the digital age.