Tribal Cultures of India

Explore the rich diversity of India’s tribal and indigenous communities. Understand their unique cultures, social structures, historical context, and the challenges they face today, including displacement and development. This exploration is crucial for fostering informed perspectives and promoting inclusive societal understanding.

Tribal Cultures of India

1 Concept of Tribe in India

  1. Meaning and Characteristics of Tribe
  2. Anthropological Definitions of Tribe
  3. Sociological Definitions of Tribe
  4. De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
  5. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

2 Idea of Indigenous Communities

  1. Meaning and Definition of Indigenous Peoples
  2. Meaning of the Term “indigenous”
  3. Defining Indigenous People
  4. International Organisations and the Concept of Indigenous Peoples
  5. History of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and International Law

3 Characteristics and Geographical Distribution of Tribes

  1. Northern Himalayan Zone
  2. North-East Region/Zone
  3. Eastern Zone
  4. Western Zone
  5. Central Zone
  6. Southern Zone
  7. Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Region
  8. Tribes of Lakshadweep Region

4 Anthropology of Tribes of India

  1. Defining the Tribes in India
  2. Tribal Studies in India
  3. Classical Socio-cultural Studies of Tribal Communities in India

5 Tribal Organisation

  1. Tribal Social Organisation
  2. Marriage
  3. Family
  4. Kinship
  5. Gender Roles
  6. Tribal Economic Organisation
  7. Characteristics of Tribal Economy
  8. Forms of Tribal Economy
  9. Tribal Political Organisation
  10. Law in Tribal Society
  11. Features of Law in Tribal Community
  12. Tribal Customary Laws
  13. Tribal Religion
  14. Tribal Literature and Art

6 Tribe-Caste Continuum in India

  1. Tribe-Caste Continuum
  2. Social Mobility
  3. Hinduisation
  4. M.N. Srinivas on Social Mobility and Sanskritisation
  5. F.G. Bailey and Tribe-Caste Continuum
  6. Robert Redfield and the Concept of Continuum
  7. D.N. Majumdar’s Cultural Transformation

7 Tribal Monographs on Social Change

  1. Definitions and the Concept of Social Change
  2. Tribal Monographs in Formative Phase
  3. Tribal Monographs in Constructive Phase
  4. Tribal Monographs in Analytical Phase
  5. Tribal Monographs in Evaluative Phase

8 Globalisation among Indian Tribes

  1. What is Globalisation?
  2. Globalisation and Change
  3. Globalisation and Its Impact on Tribals
  4. Dams
  5. Mining

9 Tribal Displacement and Rehabilitation

  1. Displacement
  2. Tribal Displacement
  3. Resettlement and Rehabilitation
  4. Impacts of Displacement on Tribes
  5. Social-cultural Impacts
  6. Psychological Impacts
  7. Economic Impacts
  8. Loss of Livelihood and Impoverishment
  9. Impacts of Displacement on Women
  10. Health Impacts
  11. Environmental Impacts

10 Development of Forest Policy and Tribes

  1. Tribal Economy, Livelihood and Forest
  2. Forest Policy in Colonial India and Tribal Livelihood
  3. Forest Policy in Post-Independence India
  4. Some Flaws in Forest Policy in Recognising Tribal Property Rights
  5. Forest Rights Act
  6. New Initiatives for Enhancing Tribal Livelihood

11 Tribal Movements

  1. Definition, Characteristics and Classification
  2. Tribal Movements in Pre- Independent India
  3. Tribal Movements in Post- Independent India
  4. Impacts of Tribal Movements

12 Problems of Tribes

  1. Migration
  2. Liquor Consumption
  3. Development Induced Displacement
  4. Resettlement and Rehabilitation
  5. Alienation of Land
  6. Indebtedness and Debt-Bondage
  7. Health
  8. Employment

13 Problems of Tribal Women

  1. Status of Tribal Women
  2. Health and Nutrition
  3. Education
  4. Role of Women in Tribal Economy
  5. Agriculture and Employment

14 Constitutional Provision and Safeguards

  1. Constitutional Provisions
  2. Constitutional Safeguards
  3. Constitutional Role to Preserve and Conserve Tribal Culture
  4. Welfare Programmes
  5. Legislation
  6. Reservation Policy