Biography
Sonali Jha is a Ph.D. candidate at Ohio University in the School of Media Arts and Studies. She holds a Bachelor's (Banaras Hindu University) and a Master's degree (Central University of Jharkhand) in English Literature from India. Her work as a content writer in the marketing industry has equipped her with practical insights into media dynamics. However, her passion for community engagement truly sets her apart.
Sonali's research focuses on critically analyzing media and social media usage inequalities. She has published research papers on trafficking and migration and is currently working on her dissertation, which focuses on the role of media and intervention programs in combating human trafficking in tribal population. Her research interests include but are not limited to, understanding the significance of comedy in raising social awareness, health communication, human trafficking, gender, and mixed method. Her research aims to create knowledge in service that effectively initiates social change for justice and equity.
Publications
Jha, S. (2024). Unveiling Sudan’s youth: Weaving narratives, humanitarian tales, and the unfolding rights agenda in Sudan. In Children and youth as ‘sites of resistance’ in armed conflict. Emerald Publishing.
Jha, S., & Chumbow, M. M. (2024). Capturing resistance: Unveiling visual narratives of youth activism in the Israel-Palestine 2023 conflict through media posted on Instagram. In Children and youth as ‘sites of resistance’ in armed conflict. Emerald Publishing.
Jha, S., & Shah, T. M. (2024). Resilience and adaptation: Transformations of comedy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Survival strategies and transformations of the global media industry: Mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. IGI Global.
Jha, S., & Shah, T. M. (2023). Tales of trafficking on screen: The case of Lakshmi and The Kerala Story. In Indian contemporary films and societal reflection. Adamas Publisher.