Fragmentation, taboos and advocacy

An examination of the Indian-Australian ethnic media

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ID6173754
AuthorsVikrant Kishore (0000-0003-1753-4239, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, corresponding author), Stephen Goulding (0000-0001-7526-915X, University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
Year2025
Volume9
Issue1
Pages67-91
Publication date2025-02-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueTransitions Journal of Transient Migration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2397-7159 • E-ISSN: 2397-7140
PublisherIntellect (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1386/tjtm_00070_1
OpenAlexW4407108513
LanguageEN
References cited26

This article examines the advocacy role of Indian-Australian ethnic media and their efforts to address sociocultural issues within the Indian diaspora in Australia. Based on interviews with twelve media producers, the study explores how these outlets raise awareness of challenges such as casteism, dowry practices and sociopolitical divides. Ethnic media play a vital role in multicultural societies, expressing cultural identity while managing relationships between minority and majority groups. However, the findings show that financial and structural constraints often lead to editorial caution, especially regarding contentious topics. This restraint is largely driven by reliance on advertising revenue from community businesses and government sources, which affects editorial decisions. The study also reveals that these outlets often prioritize a broader national identity over engaging with internal divisions within the Indian diaspora, such as those related to religion, caste and class. The concept of multi-ethnic public sphere further supports the idea that ethnic media can promote inter-cultural dialogue, though their potential is limited by ongoing financial challenges. This article highlights the need for greater institutional and financial backing to strengthen ethnic media’s ability to serve their communities. Supporting these outlets would allow for more active engagement with marginalized groups and internal dynamics, positioning Indian-Australian ethnic media as key advocates for community interests within Australia’s multicultural framework and contributing to social change

Ethnic group · Fragmentation (computing · Media studies · Political science · Sociology · Anthropology · Computer Science · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Gender Studies · Media Studies and Communication · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies

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