Social Movements in Tribal India

Book Details

• Author: Chaudhary, S. N.

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9788131607633

• Pages: 294

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.3 x 1.0 inches

About the Book

The history of tribal social movements in India is centuries old, deeply influencing the culture, traditions, and social structures of tribal communities. Initially, these movements were localized and reformative, focusing on changes in lifestyle and culture. However, with increased interaction with outside forces, the scope and intensity of these movements evolved.

In recent decades, tribal social movements have increasingly centered on dignity, honor, human rights, and ecological preservation. The role of electronic media and civil society organizations has amplified their reach, providing both local and global visibility. Many of these movements have successfully halted or altered developmental projects in tribal areas, compelling policymakers to reconsider models of development.

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the nature, types, history, and outcomes of tribal social movements in both historical and contemporary contexts. It combines theoretical insights with field-based studies, examining issues like marginalization, forest rights, environmental struggles, resource conflicts, and Naxalite movements. It is an essential resource for sociologists, anthropologists, planners, policymakers, and researchers interested in tribal studies and social change.

Contents

1. Introduction / S.N. Chaudhary

2. Socio-Economic Bases of Social Movements in the Tribal Areas of North-East India / M.N. Karna

3. Forest Based Movement in India During the Colonial and Post-Colonial Period / K. Gopal Iyer

4. Marginalization and Dissent / D.C. Sah

5. An Analysis of Tribal Movements in Contemporary Odisha / S.N. Tripathy

6. Contradiction between Natural Resources and Development / Y.G. Joshi

7. Contemporary Social Movements in Tribal Regions of Central India / S.N. Chaudhary

8. Sustaining the Environment / Ravi P. Bhatia

9. Sources of Deprivation and Styles of Mobilization / R.K. Mohanty

10. Impacting Development Thought and Practice through Bhili Cultural Rejuvenation / Rahul Banerjee

11. Conservation Ethos and Environmental Movements in Tribal Areas / Debashis Debnath

12. Left-Wing Extremism in PESA Area / Swapan Kumar Kolay

13. Struggles for Survival and Tribal Assertions in South-West Odisha / Tapas Kumar Dalapati

14. Naxalite Movement and the Involvement of Tribes / Subhrendu Maiti

15. Adivasi Movement of Chhattisgarh / Mita Sarkar (Das)

16. Forest Conflicts in India / Jaya Phookan

About the Author

S.N. Chaudhary is Professor of Sociology and former Dean of the Faculty of Social Science, currently serving as Rajiv Gandhi Chair Professor at Barkatullah University, Bhopal. He has been a fellow at A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, and SMH, Paris.

With 27 research projects, over 30 published books, and 60 research papers, he specializes in tribal development, technology impact studies, and rural sociology. His work includes field studies among Red Indians in Canada and extensive research on tribal indebtedness, farmer suicides, and youth issues in tribal societies.