Sarah Saddler, "Performing Corporate Bodies: Multinational Theatre in Global India" (Routledge, 2025)
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Exploring Caste and Performance in Corporate India
This chapter investigates the complexities of conducting research within corporate environments in India, focusing on the performative aspects of identity and positionality. It particularly emphasizes the entwined issues of caste dynamics and emotional expression within workplace culture, revealing the discomfort surrounding such discussions among upper-caste individuals. Through fieldwork examples and a unique workshop exercise, the narrative underscores the potential for spontaneous authenticity and meaningful dialogue amidst corporate scriptedness.
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