Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Morni’ and the gender bias of cultural memory

Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh’s music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying strength and dominance, like peacocks and lions, represent power. Birds like parrots, associated with women and domesticity, are often forgotten. This overlooks their intelligence and adaptability. The article questions why these quieter associations fade from cultural memory.