Browsing by Author "Sabur, Seuty"
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An account of anxiety and consumption in the Bengali affluent middle class
(Brac University, 2019)In this research, I attempt to unpack the concept of anxiety surrounding consumption of the Bangladeshi ‘middle class.’ My hypothesis is that class identities of this group are indistinguishably linked with their consumption. ... -
Artists in the city: exploring the creative identities of visual artists in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-10)This research is an exploratory study on contemporary visual artists in Dhaka city and the theorization of different kinds of creative identities among artists. The idea of creativity is closely related to our understanding ... -
Construction of the Hijra identity
(BRAC University, 2016-12)The purpose of this research paper was to be able to discern the various focal points that consist in the building of the hijra identity. The paper required a study of the different spaces in a Hijra's life, such as religion, ... -
Enforced disappearances in Bangladesh and Women’s role: Does a woman become the new ‘Patriarch?’
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Evolution of food consumption patterns in upper middle-class Dhaka and how it shaped individuals and their relations to others
(Brac University, 2021)Food is an integral part of human life. What once was a mere form of sustenance, now embodies cultural values, markers of class and status, identity, and the imprint of change and development. As the economy of Bangladesh ... -
An exploration of makeup and all its possibilities through the lived and learned experiences of upper/middle class women in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022)This paper aims to dive into the makings of a makeup culture among women from upper/middle groups as learned through online sources. This culture has shaped consumer patterns, class identity and superiority and has contributed ... -
Factors influencing women’s decision to choose their career
(BRAC University, 2017)Female employment plays an important role in development of any country. Involvement of women in workforce helps socio-economic progress of a country. Participation of women in work force can change the dynamics of entire ... -
The impact of breast cancer on women’s lives in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that often takes lives. Inside the human body, the cells that are supposed to grow and double at an average rate in order to replace the already damaged cells and the cancer cells ... -
Insight into decision of marriage by late teens and early-twenties women in Dhaka middle class: their agency, respectability and role of external factors
(BRAC University, 2018)Women in the 21st century have made an insurmountable amount of progress in terms of education, employment, decision making power and overall autonomy over themselves. In the context of Bangladesh where this paper is ... -
Mapping out factors that shape narratives of bodily autonomy for Bangladeshi youth
(Brac University, 2022)The discourse of consent, specifically the consent of our bodies is hyper-focused on situational narratives of consent breach. While the scope of this discourse fills a crucial role which formulates preventative guidelines ... -
Marital mobility in the Bangladeshi middle class: matchmaking strategies and transnational networks
(© 2014 Taylor & Francis Online, 2014-09-24)In this paper, I take marriage as the point of entry for exploring social alliances amongst an affluent cluster of the Bangladeshi middle class. Using semi-structured interviews, biographies, family histories, intergenerational ... -
Memories of the partition and the formation of identities
(Brac University, 2019-12)The story of the Partition serves as the origin story of the modern Indian sub continent and continues to be relevant in the context of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Communal differences among the citizens of these three ... -
The possibility for transversal politics
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Religiosity/Spirituality and Mental Health
(Brac University, 2022-05)Religion has always been a source of spiritual guidance and reassurance for the followers because of the moral template it provides. However, with the advancement of science and technology, people have slowly drifted ... -
A study of independent middle class women: accommodation crisis, living experiences & negotiation strategies in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022-10)As the economy expands its horizon, the number of citizens also populates a city, and Dhaka is no exception. Many of its inhabitants are women, including women who live independently in this city for numerous purposes. ... -
A study of women's period experiences inside Dhaka City: at home and workplace
(Brac University, 2023-11)Women's income is still seen as a secondary source of income by their family members regardless of their professional success. This belief system also permeates the workplace as the male counterparts look down on their ... -
A study on the identity formation of tea garden workers: stories curtained in the narrative of development
(Brac University, 2019-09)Shreemangal is one of themost popular tourist spots in Bangladesh. Shreemangal is known as the land of tea. At the entrance, there is a statue of a woman plucking tea leaves in a basket which is tied to her head. This same ... -
A study on the socio economic realities of Bangladesh based dancers: understanding their financial struggles and industry issues that set dance as a marginalized profession in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)This paper highlights the major nuances that constitute the life of a professional dancer in Bangladesh, within the local dance industry that exists. Given the socio-economic backdrop that Bangladesh has, earning from ... -
Tea workers movement: for land & for identity
(BRAC University, 2016-12)A burst out such as Chunarughat tea workers reminds us about the struggle against the anti-colonial oppression from the below much of which remained hidden or ignored in the mainstream media. The slogans carried out by the ... -
Tracing the footprints of digital aggression: an ethnographic journey into cyber harassment against female activists in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)In the last few years, the utilization of social media by public figures, social advocates, and content creators has increased significantly, particularly in addressing social justice, including gender equality, human ...
