Introduction on Government Policies and Tribes in India According to the 2011 Census, 8.6% of India’s population is made up of tribal communities, also known as Adivasis. These indigenous groups have historically lived in close association with forests, hills, and remote regions, maintaining distinct cultural, social, and economic systems. However, their integration into the mainstream … Read more
Introduction on Tribal Population of India With more than 700 Scheduled Tribes (STs) recognized by the Constitution, India is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the world. These indigenous communities, often referred to as Adivasis (original inhabitants), constitute about 8.6% of India’s total population, as per the 2011 Census. The tribal population is spread … Read more
Introduction on Types of Tribes in India India is a land of vast diversity—linguistic, cultural, geographical, and ethnic. Among its many unique populations, tribal communities form a significant and distinct social group. Over 104 million Indians, or approximately 8.6% of the country’s total population, are Scheduled Tribes, according to the 2011 Census. These communities are … Read more
Introduction on Tribes in India One of the world’s most diversified tribal communities resides in India. The Indian Constitution recognizes more than 700 Scheduled Tribes (STs), which make up over 8.6% of the nation’s population (Census 2011). Anthropological and administrative studies of tribes in India provide crucial insights into their socio-cultural systems, economic conditions, political … Read more
Introduction on Kinship Bonds Kinship, the network of social ties that make up human societies, is essential in determining marriage customs, inheritance patterns, cultural standards, and familial responsibilities. In India, kinship structures vary significantly between the northern and southern regions due to historical, geographical, and socio-cultural influences. While North Indian kinship is predominantly patrilineal and … Read more
Introduction The intricate interplay between matrilineal kinship systems and Islamic religious norms in Lakshadweep presents a fascinating case study for sociologists and anthropologists. Leela Dube, a prominent Indian sociologist and feminist scholar, extensively studied kinship, gender, and family structures in South Asia, with particular attention to matrilineal societies. Her work on Lakshadweep provides critical insights … Read more
Introduction Social anthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies human societies, cultures, and social institutions. It examines the structures, relationships, and dynamics of different communities, focusing on how people organize themselves, create meaning, and interact within their social environments. From a sociological perspective, social anthropology shares many similarities with sociology but differs in its … Read more
Introduction on Structuralism Approach Structuralism Approach is a significant theoretical framework in sociology that examines society by focusing on the underlying structures that shape human behavior, culture, and social institutions. Emerging in the mid-20th century, structuralism emphasizes that social phenomena are not random but are governed by hidden patterns, rules, and systems. This approach has … Read more
Introduction on Functionalism Approach Functionalism is one of the most significant theoretical perspectives in sociology, offering a framework for understanding how different parts of society contribute to its stability and continuity. Functionalism, which first appeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sees society as a complex system whose components cooperate to uphold social … Read more
Introduction on Evolutionism and Diffusionism The study of human societies has been shaped by various theoretical perspectives that attempt to explain social change, cultural development, and the progression of civilizations. Among these, evolutionism and diffusionism have played significant roles in early sociological and anthropological thought. Both approaches offer distinct explanations for how societies develop, transform, and interact with one … Read more