Tribal Cultures of India

Understanding Tribal Cultures of India is essential for appreciating the rich diversity and heritage that form the nation’s social fabric. This subject explores the unique customs, traditions, and lifestyles of India’s indigenous communities, shedding light on their contributions to society and the challenges they face in modern times.

Tribal Cultures of India

1 Concept of Tribe in India

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

2 Idea of Indigenous Communities

  1. Meaning and Definition of Indigenous Peoples
  2. International Organisations and the Concept of Indigenous Peoples
  3. History of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and International Law

3 Characteristics and Geographical Distribution of Tribes

  1. Northern Himalayan Zone
  2. Eastern Zone
  3. Western Zone
  4. Central Zone
  5. Southern Zone
  6. Island’s Zone

4 Anthropology of Tribes of India

  1. Defining the Tribes in India
  2. Tribal Studies in India
  3. Historical Significance
  4. Academic Significance
  5. Administrative Significance
  6. Anthropological Significance
  7. Classical Socio-Cultural Studies of Tribal Communities in India

5 Tribal Organisation

  1. Tribal Social Organisation
  2. Tribal Economic Organisation
  3. Tribal Political Organisation
  4. Law in Tribal Society
  5. Tribal Religion
  6. 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 Tribals
  5. Social-Cultural Impacts
  6. Psychological Impacts
  7. Economic Impacts
  8. Health Impacts
  9. 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 Movement 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