Question Q.10GS2GS1

The socio-cultural consequences of the contact between tribal and non-tribal populations are complex and multifaceted. Examine.

Introduction

Tribals and no-tribals have been living in harmony from decades but excessive assimilationistic tendencies lead to complex and multifaceted consequences.

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Main Body

Tribals and no-tribals have been living in harmony from decades but excessive assimilationistic tendencies lead to complex and multifaceted consequences.

Socio-cultural consequences of the contact between tribals and non-tribals:

Social consequences:

1Emergence of caste hierarchies, rigidities in tribal societies.

Santhals

2Hinduisation of tribes due to contact.

Bhils

3Traditional kinship patterns, marriage styles, endogamy disrupted.

4Dowry system penetration.

Shift from Bride price to dowry in Santhals.

Cultural consequences:

1Cultural homogenisation and giving up of tribal traditional practices in order to get assimilated.

2Religious practices altered.

Christianisation of North East tribes.

3Disruption of their homelands leading to damage to their ancestral lands, gods.

Niyamgiri-Khonds.

Thus, an integrational ist approach as emphasised by Jawaharial Nehru in Tribal landsheid should be followed while devising policies to maintain their culture.

— Yarasi Tusharika · AIR 393

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Conclusion

An integrationalist approach should be followed while devising policies to maintain tribal culture.

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Yarasi Tusharika

AIR 3932025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Tribal and non-tribal interaction

Socio-cultural consequences of tribal-non-tribal contact

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