This volume explores media representations of marginalized and vulnerable group identities in the Global South. It brings together a diverse range of critical, empirical, and reflective contributions from across the Global South, providing a rich, situated analysis of media narratives that shape and are shaped by gender, ethnicity, religion, migration, and identity politics. The chapters provide in-depth insights about media representation practices, drawing on case studies from countries such as Iran, Egypt, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Philippines, Iran, and beyond. Topics range from gendered representations in films and serials, trans and queer voices on social media, sectarian erasure, youth activism, and online misogyny to the policies of censorship, red-tagging, and media silence in reporting violence. The volume analyses the ethical, political, and cultural implications of media practices by examining both overt and subtle forms of misrepresentation, silencing, and resistance. It also makes a timely contribution to global debates on inclusion, voice, and justice in the contemporary media landscape. Drawing on feminist, decolonial, and intersectional perspectives, this volume provides an in-depth understanding of the complex relationships between media systems and marginalized communities. It also investigates the role of new media technologies in highlighting voices and resisting dominant narratives.

This volume is significant reading for researchers, students, media professionals, and policymakers interested in media ethics, social justice, cultural studies, and communication in the Global South.

Dr. Sana Ali is an interdisciplinary researcher in Media and Cultural Studies, Journalism, and Human Rights. Her work explores how media narratives shape cultural identities, social perceptions, and public discourse, with a particular focus on South Asian contexts. She examines the role of digital media, journalism, and popular culture in constructing meanings around gender, childhood, and marginalized communities. She is a member of research clusters within the Birmingham Centre for Media and Cultural Research (BCMCR), Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. Dr. Ali holds a PhD in Mass Communication from Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan, and an MA in Data Journalism from Birmingham City University, UK. She is currently working as a lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies.

Dr. Saadia Anwar Pasha is an academic professional in field of Mass Communication, currently serving as Faculty member at Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan. As Internship Coordinator, she uses her extensive industry networks to arrange Internship opportunities, connecting students with media organizations to provide them with practical, real world experience in the field. Dr. Pasha is proficient in qualitative research and focuses on gender, childhood, and media.