Sasikumar Harikrishnan

Sasikumar Harikrishnan, a postdoctoral researcher at Dublin City University, explores the transformation of social spaces in Kerala and their impact on political culture. He discusses how teashops and reading rooms both challenge and reinforce caste and gender norms. The conversation highlights the role of social media in reshaping community interactions and the importance of informal spaces in post-independence Kerala. Harikrishnan also draws fascinating parallels between societal dynamics in Kerala and Ireland, underscoring resistance movements that reshape public discourse.