Usha Rana
Biographic Data
| ID | 622589 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Usha Rana |
| GIVEN NAMES | Usha |
| FAMILY NAME | Rana |
| SIGNATURE | RANA U |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7627-3609 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Technological pathways in tribal art: Transformations of livelihood and gender among the Gond of Central India
Technology has become a decisive force reshaping the practices, livelihoods, and identities of indigenous artists. Gond paintings, once confined to the walls and floors of homes in Central India, now circulate globally through exhibitions, digital marketplaces, and online platforms. Drawing on 96 interviews and qualitative fieldwork conducted in Patangarh Mal village and Bhopal, this study investigates how technological pathways intersect with cu…
Gond painting, and their women artiest: Journey From Tradition to Modernity
Cultural Hegemony and Victimisation of Bedia Women in Central India
Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci first coined the term “hegemony” and also elaborated on cultural hegemony. It is a common perception that cultural powers and organisations are hegemonic-centred, resulting in a network of invisible powers. Hegemonic power processes are an integral part of daily social and cultural practices that help to perpetuate power relations. The repercussions of hegemony can be seen in various aspects of society, such as…
Prostitution in northern Central India: An ethnographical study of Bedia community
Bedia community has been engaged in singing and dancing as 'rai' folk artists during the rule of monarchy in central India. It is mentioned in colonial literature that Bedia were a nomadic tribe and often engaged in criminal activities too. After the end of monarchy and change in the laws of the state, Bedias had nothing left for their survival. Therefore, Bedia women engaged in prostitution. Prostitution gradually became their primary source of …
Patterns and Implications of Land Use/Cover Change: A Case Study in Pranmati Watershed (Garhwal Himalaya, India)
Land use/cover changes during the period 1963–1993 and their ecological and socioeconomic implications in Pranmati Watershed in the Indian Himalaya were analyzed on the basis of information extracted from archival records, satellite data, participatory discussions, and field measurement. Agricultural land use was practiced on 14.2% of the watershed area in 1963 compared with 18.5% in 1993. More than 50% of the agricultural expansion occurred in c…
Promoting ecotourism in the buffer zone areas of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: An option to resolve people—policy conflict
The fascination for mountains, breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, socioeconomic traditions, history and lifestyles attract mountaineers, trekkers, naturalists ascetics, explorers and cultural tourists from all over the world to the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR) and adjoining areas. Expedition/mountaineering and tourism, as a livelihood option for the people living in the buffer zone areas of NDBR, was important, next to a…
Cultural Hegemony and Victimisation of Bedia Women in Central India
Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci first coined the term “hegemony” and also elaborated on cultural hegemony. It is a common perception that cultural powers and organisations are hegemonic-centred, resulting in a network of invisible powers. Hegemonic power processes are an integral part of daily social and cultural practices that help to perpetuate power relations. The repercussions of hegemony can be seen in various aspects of society, such as…
Prostitution in northern Central India: An ethnographical study of Bedia community
Bedia community has been engaged in singing and dancing as 'rai' folk artists during the rule of monarchy in central India. It is mentioned in colonial literature that Bedia were a nomadic tribe and often engaged in criminal activities too. After the end of monarchy and change in the laws of the state, Bedias had nothing left for their survival. Therefore, Bedia women engaged in prostitution. Prostitution gradually became their primary source of …
Promoting ecotourism in the buffer zone areas of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: An option to resolve people—policy conflict
The fascination for mountains, breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, socioeconomic traditions, history and lifestyles attract mountaineers, trekkers, naturalists ascetics, explorers and cultural tourists from all over the world to the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR) and adjoining areas. Expedition/mountaineering and tourism, as a livelihood option for the people living in the buffer zone areas of NDBR, was important, next to a…
Patterns and Implications of Land Use/Cover Change: A Case Study in Pranmati Watershed (Garhwal Himalaya, India)
Land use/cover changes during the period 1963–1993 and their ecological and socioeconomic implications in Pranmati Watershed in the Indian Himalaya were analyzed on the basis of information extracted from archival records, satellite data, participatory discussions, and field measurement. Agricultural land use was practiced on 14.2% of the watershed area in 1963 compared with 18.5% in 1993. More than 50% of the agricultural expansion occurred in c…
Cultural Hegemony and Victimisation of Bedia Women in Central India
Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci first coined the term “hegemony” and also elaborated on cultural hegemony. It is a common perception that cultural powers and organisations are hegemonic-centred, resulting in a network of invisible powers. Hegemonic power processes are an integral part of daily social and cultural practices that help to perpetuate power relations. The repercussions of hegemony can be seen in various aspects of society, such as…
Prostitution in northern Central India: An ethnographical study of Bedia community
Bedia community has been engaged in singing and dancing as 'rai' folk artists during the rule of monarchy in central India. It is mentioned in colonial literature that Bedia were a nomadic tribe and often engaged in criminal activities too. After the end of monarchy and change in the laws of the state, Bedias had nothing left for their survival. Therefore, Bedia women engaged in prostitution. Prostitution gradually became their primary source of …
Gond painting, and their women artiest: Journey From Tradition to Modernity
Technological pathways in tribal art: Transformations of livelihood and gender among the Gond of Central India
Technology has become a decisive force reshaping the practices, livelihoods, and identities of indigenous artists. Gond paintings, once confined to the walls and floors of homes in Central India, now circulate globally through exhibitions, digital marketplaces, and online platforms. Drawing on 96 interviews and qualitative fieldwork conducted in Patangarh Mal village and Bhopal, this study investigates how technological pathways intersect with cu…
Sociology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Livelihood (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Agriculture (2 works) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (2 works) · Anthropology (2 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (2 works)