Perception
Factors influencing the Perception of Parents towards Future Education of their Girl Child
By: LAXMI NARAYAN NAYAK – Perception can be deceptive and illusory from any developmental perspective. It is more meaningful when directed toward the upliftment of the vulnerable gender in society, namely the girl child. Girls are subjected to various atrocities and stereotypical subjugation. They are often seen as the epitome of sacrifice in the quest…
The Interplay of Cultural Beliefs, the Environment and the Traditional Healthcare System among the Santals of Purulia, India
By: SOVAN CHAKRABORTY – The traditional health care system practiced by the Santal tribe is deeply rooted in their ecological understanding, which recognizes the complex connections between culture, environment, and well-being. Over generations, the Santals have cultivated an extensive knowledge of their natural environment, especially the forest, which has led to the development of a…
COVID-19 and Challenges of Tribal Livelihood: Study on Perception of Oraon Community of Rarha Village, Jharkhand
By: MANOJ RAUL, DIPANKAR CHATTERJEE, ABHIJIT GHOSAL – During Covid-19, sustainable livelihood practice is one of the major challenging issues for every individual, community, and group member. The Oraon is one of the dominant agricultural-based tribes of Jharkhand state. The studied village is a multi-ethnic, semi-urban, and forest-covered village situated 25 km from Ranchi city.…
Textiles as A Cultural Symbol: A Study through the Phanek of Meitei Community
By: SAPHA YUMNAM M. WANGAM APANTHOI – The Textiles of the Meitei community carry cultural meanings due to the motif woven, their clothing patterns, and the colours in different contexts. The tradition of weaving has been maintained through the acquisition and sharing of knowledge taught by the elders among the Meitei women folk. The textiles…
Role Conflict and Accommodation in the Hmar Household
By: TERESA L KHAWZAWL – This paper examines gender role differentiation and its effect on conflict in the Hmar household and its coping mechanisms. Categorizations of human is crucial based on sex; however, it is the culturally constructed gender differentiation and perceptions into man and woman, feminine and masculine that is fundamental in defining gender…
Provisions and Perceptions of the Hosts in Business at Digha. A Study of Beach Tourism in India
By: KARTICK CHAKRABORTY, DIPANKAR CHATTERJEE, ARNAB DAS – The impact of tourism in a society is a complex and varied subject. It is generally agreed that tourism results in both positive and negative impacts for hosts of tourism destinations. There is a need to study hosts perceptions of tourism because local stakeholders are the ones…