Myths That Remember: Gendered Resistance and Indigenous Knowledge in Khasi Poetic Memory

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Gendered resistance is portrayed in Khasi poetry, revealing women's roles in cultural preservation and identity.
Esther Syiem's poems serve as a medium to resist cultural erasure and challenge patriarchal narratives.
The analysis employs feminist and postcolonial theories to contextualize indigenous knowledge and oral traditions.
This study emphasizes how poetic memory acts as a vital form of indigenous knowledge that supports gender justice.

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Analysis of Esther Syiem’s poems reveals narratives of resilience in Khasi culture, highlighting gendered resistance and indigenous wisdom.

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Analysis of Esther Syiem’s poems reveals narratives of resilience in Khasi culture, highlighting gendered resistance and indigenous wisdom.