M Saiful Islam
Biographic Data
| ID | 3856225 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M Saiful Islam |
| GIVEN NAMES | M Saiful |
| FAMILY NAME | Islam |
| SIGNATURE | ISLAM M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Dhaka |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3882-0285 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Subaltern Gastronomy
This article investigates the cultural and political significance of Dalit kitchens in Marathwada through the theoretical frameworks of Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of habitus and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak’s notion of the subaltern voice. By examining food practices, culinary labour and modes of sustenance within Dalit households as represented in Shahu Patole’s Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada (2024) and related Dalit testimonial writings, the study a…
Rethinking women empowerment in rural Bangladesh
Although male migration from rural areas of Bangladesh to various destinations abroad has been a common practice, there is, however, a dearth of studies to document the impact of such male out-migration on the left-behind wives who are supposed to shoulder the overall familial responsibilities left by their husbands in a patriarchal society. How does an absent husband contribute to changing gender roles for the left-behind wives? What are the cha…
Impact of Reconfiguration of the Middle East Subsystem on International Relations (Security Aspect)
Apart from its medical concern, infertility bears significant socio-cultural consequences. This paper examines the social sufferings of infertile women, their fertility-seeking behavior, and the strategies adopted to cope-up with everyday social discrimination and stigmatization due to infertility. Drawing on ethnographic examples and qualitative research methods, this study has been conducted in three villages of Jessore and Satkhira districts …
Fabric that weaves stories
This article examines the process of identity construction among the Iban indigenous people of Sarawak in Malaysia through pua kumbu – their sacred and ritual cloth. Although the Ibans are popularly known for their headhunting practices and longhouse dwellings, these cultural practices are in major decline and therefore pua kumbu is brought to the forefront as a significant means of identity construction. By illustrating the meanings, narratives,…
Pursuing Alternative Development
Drawing upon ethnographic descriptions of three grassroots ethnic organizations, which work for indigenous peoples in promoting economic livelihood, education and strive for social justice, this book
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Pursuing Alternative Development
Drawing upon ethnographic descriptions of three grassroots ethnic organizations, which work for indigenous peoples in promoting economic livelihood, education and strive for social justice, this book
Fabric that weaves stories
This article examines the process of identity construction among the Iban indigenous people of Sarawak in Malaysia through pua kumbu – their sacred and ritual cloth. Although the Ibans are popularly known for their headhunting practices and longhouse dwellings, these cultural practices are in major decline and therefore pua kumbu is brought to the forefront as a significant means of identity construction. By illustrating the meanings, narratives,…
Impact of Reconfiguration of the Middle East Subsystem on International Relations (Security Aspect)
Apart from its medical concern, infertility bears significant socio-cultural consequences. This paper examines the social sufferings of infertile women, their fertility-seeking behavior, and the strategies adopted to cope-up with everyday social discrimination and stigmatization due to infertility. Drawing on ethnographic examples and qualitative research methods, this study has been conducted in three villages of Jessore and Satkhira districts …
Rethinking women empowerment in rural Bangladesh
Although male migration from rural areas of Bangladesh to various destinations abroad has been a common practice, there is, however, a dearth of studies to document the impact of such male out-migration on the left-behind wives who are supposed to shoulder the overall familial responsibilities left by their husbands in a patriarchal society. How does an absent husband contribute to changing gender roles for the left-behind wives? What are the cha…
Subaltern Gastronomy
This article investigates the cultural and political significance of Dalit kitchens in Marathwada through the theoretical frameworks of Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of habitus and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak’s notion of the subaltern voice. By examining food practices, culinary labour and modes of sustenance within Dalit households as represented in Shahu Patole’s Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada (2024) and related Dalit testimonial writings, the study a…
Political science (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Anthropology (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work)