Nikhil Kumar Gouda
Biographic Data
| ID | 8968536 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nikhil Kumar Gouda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nikhil Kumar |
| FAMILY NAME | Gouda |
| SIGNATURE | GOUDA N K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central University of Odisha |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2797-174X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Digital empowerment
This study develops and validates the Social Empowerment of Women through Social Media (SEWSM) scale to develop empirical and theoretical understanding of women’s empowerment in the digital space. Empowerment is defined as the development of agency, self-esteem, access to resources, and the sense of belonging and resilience. Although social media has been widely studied as a tool for women’s empowerment, a significant gap remains in the conceptua…
Heeramandi
Media played an important role in disseminating the anti-colonial sentiments during India's freedom movement. Many cultural shows, dramas, and local festivals were used as a medium to spread secret messages and unite people against the British. Women, particularly the courtesans (tawaifs), contributed significantly through their unique social and artistic positions. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) dramatizes these contributions, fusing fact…
Beyond Heroes and Villains
The portrayal of healthcare workers in films significantly influences public perception. This study delves into the Malayalam film "Virus," a dramatization of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India. Using a semiotic approach, it investigates the representation of healthcare workers through visual elements, character traits, and interactions within the film. Rather than resorting to clichéd depictions of heroic saviors` or villainous docto…
From Social Ties to Spatial Belonging
The forced displacement of millions due to war, persecution, and environmental disasters presents a significant challenge to the international community. Refugee Studies, a field dedicated to understanding the experiences of refugees, has traditionally focused on social interaction and integration. However, this emphasis overlooks the profound impact displacement has on refugees' sense of place and home. This article argues that a more nuanced un…
Mediating Folk Media Message in Social Media
During the Covid- 19 pandemic, the production of art and its distribution were severely hit worldwide. The folk forms were the worst affected due to various public gathering restrictions. Challenged by the question of survival, the folk artists experimented with the available resources of art production and distribution. Social media being the most affordable and accessible platform of content distribution came to the rescue of many folk artists …
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Mediating Folk Media Message in Social Media
During the Covid- 19 pandemic, the production of art and its distribution were severely hit worldwide. The folk forms were the worst affected due to various public gathering restrictions. Challenged by the question of survival, the folk artists experimented with the available resources of art production and distribution. Social media being the most affordable and accessible platform of content distribution came to the rescue of many folk artists …
Beyond Heroes and Villains
The portrayal of healthcare workers in films significantly influences public perception. This study delves into the Malayalam film "Virus," a dramatization of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India. Using a semiotic approach, it investigates the representation of healthcare workers through visual elements, character traits, and interactions within the film. Rather than resorting to clichéd depictions of heroic saviors` or villainous docto…
From Social Ties to Spatial Belonging
The forced displacement of millions due to war, persecution, and environmental disasters presents a significant challenge to the international community. Refugee Studies, a field dedicated to understanding the experiences of refugees, has traditionally focused on social interaction and integration. However, this emphasis overlooks the profound impact displacement has on refugees' sense of place and home. This article argues that a more nuanced un…
Digital empowerment
This study develops and validates the Social Empowerment of Women through Social Media (SEWSM) scale to develop empirical and theoretical understanding of women’s empowerment in the digital space. Empowerment is defined as the development of agency, self-esteem, access to resources, and the sense of belonging and resilience. Although social media has been widely studied as a tool for women’s empowerment, a significant gap remains in the conceptua…
Heeramandi
Media played an important role in disseminating the anti-colonial sentiments during India's freedom movement. Many cultural shows, dramas, and local festivals were used as a medium to spread secret messages and unite people against the British. Women, particularly the courtesans (tawaifs), contributed significantly through their unique social and artistic positions. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) dramatizes these contributions, fusing fact…
Art (2 works) · Social media (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · South Asian Studies and Conflicts (2 works) · Archaeology (1 work) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Audience reception (1 work) · Bazaar (1 work) · Cinema and Media Studies (1 work) · Community Health and Development (1 work)