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The research aims to analyze how Khas women’s harvest folk songs articulate cultural identity and labor.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Khas Women's Harvest Folk Songs: Identity and Labour in Sikkim

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This analysis uncovers the cultural significance of harvest folk songs by Khas women, suggesting their role in identity and labour.

The research aims to analyze how Khas women’s harvest folk songs articulate cultural identity and labor.
Utilized a lyric-centered approach within a qualitative ethnographic framework
Examined formal elements like imagery, metaphor, and symbolism
Conducted close readings of two specific folk songs
Songs express experiences of agrarian labor and social hierarchy
Highlighted themes of marginalization and human-nature connections
Songs serve as vital cultural artefacts that preserve community values and identity

Banisudha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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