Indian Media and Caste: of Politics, Portrayals and Beyond Pranjali Kureel1 CASTE: A Global Journal on Social Exclusion Vol. 2, No. 1 The concept of Brahminical patriarchy serves as a foundational structure that shapes both the composition and the content of Indian media. According to the sources, Brahminical patriarchy is not a system exclusive to Brahmins, but rather a framework where privilege and deprivation are allotted based on caste , necessitating the control of women’s bodies to maintain caste boundaries . This framework influences media content through historical hegemony, biased portrayals, and the exclusion of marginalized voices. Dominance in Media Production and Ownership The sources argue that the media industry is characterized by the hegemony of dominant castes , which has existed since its inception. Because media houses are often privately owned and controlled by extended families, positions are frequently filled through exclusionary networks. Newsroom ...