What is the subversive potential of folk forms? Discuss in detail– whether they are live performances, literature or oral traditions.
Introduction Folk forms are the cultural expressions of common people. These include folk songs, dances, stories, oral traditions, and live performances. Though they are often considered simple and entertaining, folk forms have a deep power to question, challenge, and even resist social injustice and authority. This hidden or open power to oppose or criticize is […]