Review of ‘Domination and the Arts of Resistance’ by James C. Scott

Abstract

In his book "Domination and the Arts of Resistance," James C. Scott sought to construct a theoretical framework for understanding how the weak people resist various forms of domination, subordination, and subjugation directed against them. His ideas primarily focused on examining and analyzing the hidden and implicit dimensions of resistance in the discourses and behaviors of subordinate groups, relying on ethnographic data drawn from specific communities in Southeast Asia.

Key words : the weak people, domination, public transcript, hidden transcript, infra-politics.

Received Date: July 20, 2025                    

Accepted Date: August 12, 2025                   

Published Date: August 30, 2025

Available Online at https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/423