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Paper Id:
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IJCIRAS2030
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Title:
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THROUGH HER EYES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE VIEWERSHIP AND NARRATIVES OF MALE VIOLENCE ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS.
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies |
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IJCIRAS |
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2581-5334 |
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Volume 8 Issue 8 |
| Pages: |
8
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| Published On: |
1/9/2026 4:35:02 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
| PDF Url: |
http://www.ijciras.com/PublishedPaper/IJCIRAS2030.pdf |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Narayana Choudhuri |
| Institute: |
Central University of Haryana |
Co - Author Details
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| Anshuman Kumar |
Central University of Jharkhand. |
Abstract
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mass communication |
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Female Gaze, Spectatorship, Media Violence, Streaming Platforms, OTT Media, Indian Digital Series, Audience Reception, Feminist Media Critique |
| Abstract: |
This qualitative study investigates the interpretative frameworks female audiences employ when engaging with narratives centered on male violence on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Moving beyond traditional text-centric or effects-based analyses, this research posits the "female gaze" as an active, critical mode of reception. It is conceptualised not as a biological imperative but as a socio-culturally informed viewing position that prioritizes subjectivity, consequence, and a critical interrogation of patriarchal power structures. Through a focused textual and paratextual analysis of two seminal Indian series—Sacred Games (Netflix) and Paatal Lok (Amazon Prime Video)—and their surrounding discourse, this paper delineates the mechanisms of this gaze. Findings reveal that female-oriented critique systematically deconstructs the glamorization of violent masculinity, demands narrative accountability for emotional and social aftermath, and engages in nuanced negotiations within genre conventions. The streaming environment, characterized by viewer control and community-driven paratexts, facilitates this form of resistive spectatorship. This study concludes that acknowledging the female gaze as a sophisticated form of audience intelligence is crucial for a holistic understanding of media violence in the digital age, offering significant implications for content creators, media scholars, and the broader discourse on gender and representation. |
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IEEE
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Narayana Choudhuri , Anshuman Kumar, "THROUGH HER EYES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE VIEWERSHIP AND NARRATIVES OF MALE VIOLENCE ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS.", International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 1-8, 2026.
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MLA
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Narayana Choudhuri , Anshuman Kumar "THROUGH HER EYES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE VIEWERSHIP AND NARRATIVES OF MALE VIOLENCE ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS.." International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol 8, no. 8, 2026, pp. 1-8.
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APA
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Narayana Choudhuri , Anshuman Kumar (2026). THROUGH HER EYES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE VIEWERSHIP AND NARRATIVES OF MALE VIOLENCE ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS.. International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
8(8), 1-8.
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THROUGH HER EYES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE VIEWERSHIP AND NARRATIVES OF MALE VIOLENCE ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS.
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