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More than a question of terminology: ‘Adivasi’, ‘Indigenous Peoples of India’, ‘Vanvasi’, ‘Vanyajati’, and the administration of constitutional privileges for ‘Scheduled Tribes’ (ST)
Adivasis are not a homogeneous group; there are over 200 distinct peoples speaking more than 100 languages, and varying greatly in ethnicity and culture. – Source: World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples – India | Read more >> J.J. Roy Burman, 27 … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Assimilation, Colonial policies, Constitution and Supreme Court, De- and re-tribalisation, Eastern region, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Seven Sister States, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity
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The term ‘Adivasi’: neither an equivalent to ‘Tribe’ nor used in the Indian Constitution – Mainstream Weekly
By J.J. Roy Burman, Mainstream, Vol XLVII, No 32, July 25, 2009 In India the term ‘Adivasi’ has gained immense popularity in the last few decades to identify the tribes. This term is more commonly brought to use by the NGO … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Constitution and Supreme Court, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, History, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Seven Sister States
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Constructive action is our only future – Prof. Ganesh Devy on the “adivasiness of the tribals” in Gujarat
By Prof. Ganesh Devy […] For about a decade now the Sangh Parivar has been active in the tribal areas in every state. Through one of its sister organizations, the Vanavasi Seva Sangh (VSS), it has been spreading the message of … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi, Assimilation, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Education and literacy, History, Misconceptions, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty
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Tribal groups
What’s in a name? India’s tribal population is as diverse as the country itself. The English word “tribe” appears to be appropriate here. Some of the local Indian terms, on the other hand, may have connotations that are hard to gauge for … Continue reading
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