Ruchika Ranwa
Biographic Data
| ID | 376407 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ruchika Ranwa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ruchika |
| FAMILY NAME | Ranwa |
| SIGNATURE | RANWA R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9449-3138 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Heritage bearers or vulnerable performers? Unpacking coloniality of power
Reconfiguration of Kalbeliya dance in neoliberal economy
This article traces the journey of Gulabo, a renowned Kalbeliya dancer of India, to uncover her pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Kalbeliya dance towards global recognition as UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. It examines her lived experiences of marginalization, marked by social stigma, economic deprivation, caste-based discrimination and cultural appropriation. Gulabo’s narrative reveals the dominance of state institut…
The politics of gatekeeping
The important role of gatekeepers in accessing and negotiating the field has been well established. In this research note, we highlight an underexplored dimension of gatekeeping in relation to our fieldwork on the Kalbeliya community of Rajasthan in India. Existing scholarship on the Kalbeliyas has mainly focused on the politics of heritage recognition of Kalbeliya dance of India, which was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in …
Aiding Aids
The public works program (PWP), the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) in India, opened a new chapter in rural governance, signifying transformative potential for enhancing economic and social security. Despite the aim of this social protection scheme to enhance the “livelihood security of the household”, provide employment to landless labourers, and encourage sustainable development, young men still opt to be migrant…
Impact of tourism on intangible cultural heritage
Through the case of intangible cultural heritage of Kalbeliya dance and songs of India, this paper argues that tourism can profoundly affect intangible heritage as well as its practitioners or bearers. In-depth interviews and observation were employed to collect data for this paper. Findings show that tourism has led to drastic changes in the aesthetic content of Kalbeliya performances as well as the context in which they are performed due to the…
Heritage, community participation and the state
The role of community participation has often been underlined as crucial in heritage-making and safeguarding, especially in the case of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), but has not been put into practice effectively. This paper critically examines the practice of community participation with respect to the UNESCO recognised ICH, Kalbeliya dance of Rajasthan state in India, and its impact on Kalbeliya dance and dancers. Drawing on interviews wi…
Impact of tourism on intangible cultural heritage
Through the case of intangible cultural heritage of Kalbeliya dance and songs of India, this paper argues that tourism can profoundly affect intangible heritage as well as its practitioners or bearers. In-depth interviews and observation were employed to collect data for this paper. Findings show that tourism has led to drastic changes in the aesthetic content of Kalbeliya performances as well as the context in which they are performed due to the…
Heritage, community participation and the state
The role of community participation has often been underlined as crucial in heritage-making and safeguarding, especially in the case of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), but has not been put into practice effectively. This paper critically examines the practice of community participation with respect to the UNESCO recognised ICH, Kalbeliya dance of Rajasthan state in India, and its impact on Kalbeliya dance and dancers. Drawing on interviews wi…
The politics of gatekeeping
The important role of gatekeepers in accessing and negotiating the field has been well established. In this research note, we highlight an underexplored dimension of gatekeeping in relation to our fieldwork on the Kalbeliya community of Rajasthan in India. Existing scholarship on the Kalbeliyas has mainly focused on the politics of heritage recognition of Kalbeliya dance of India, which was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in …
Impact of tourism on intangible cultural heritage
Through the case of intangible cultural heritage of Kalbeliya dance and songs of India, this paper argues that tourism can profoundly affect intangible heritage as well as its practitioners or bearers. In-depth interviews and observation were employed to collect data for this paper. Findings show that tourism has led to drastic changes in the aesthetic content of Kalbeliya performances as well as the context in which they are performed due to the…
Heritage, community participation and the state
The role of community participation has often been underlined as crucial in heritage-making and safeguarding, especially in the case of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), but has not been put into practice effectively. This paper critically examines the practice of community participation with respect to the UNESCO recognised ICH, Kalbeliya dance of Rajasthan state in India, and its impact on Kalbeliya dance and dancers. Drawing on interviews wi…
Aiding Aids
The public works program (PWP), the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) in India, opened a new chapter in rural governance, signifying transformative potential for enhancing economic and social security. Despite the aim of this social protection scheme to enhance the “livelihood security of the household”, provide employment to landless labourers, and encourage sustainable development, young men still opt to be migrant…
The politics of gatekeeping
The important role of gatekeepers in accessing and negotiating the field has been well established. In this research note, we highlight an underexplored dimension of gatekeeping in relation to our fieldwork on the Kalbeliya community of Rajasthan in India. Existing scholarship on the Kalbeliyas has mainly focused on the politics of heritage recognition of Kalbeliya dance of India, which was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in …
Heritage bearers or vulnerable performers? Unpacking coloniality of power
Reconfiguration of Kalbeliya dance in neoliberal economy
This article traces the journey of Gulabo, a renowned Kalbeliya dancer of India, to uncover her pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Kalbeliya dance towards global recognition as UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. It examines her lived experiences of marginalization, marked by social stigma, economic deprivation, caste-based discrimination and cultural appropriation. Gulabo’s narrative reveals the dominance of state institut…
Law (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Cultural heritage (3 works) · Dance (3 works) · Diversity and Impact of Dance (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (3 works) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (2 works) · Art (2 works)