When words disempower: A computational feminist analysis of dowry narratives in South Asian press
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on March 16, 2026
Abstract
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Although legally prohibited, the dowry system remains a persistent threat to women’s safety and autonomy across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. This study examines how English language newspapers in these countries frame dowry related news, using ...
Although legally prohibited, the dowry system remains a persistent threat to women’s safety and autonomy across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. This study examines how English language newspapers in these countries frame dowry related news, using ...