This book gives an illustrative account of the space of women in the changing power structure in northeast India. The Present volume contains 23 research papers based on rigorous empirical studies made by the regional scholars and covers the state scenarios of Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura. The thematic focus of the book is laid on the role and status of tribal women in course of changing economic, social and political institutions in this region. Each paper bears on a particular aspect of the central theme and raises issues arising from such changes in this region. The major women issues raised in this book are their missing space in the decision-making platform, the emerging threats and opportunities in the traditional and the emerging socio-political and economic Institutions and structures of power. Many of the issues need critical understanding in the course of change form tradition to modern and beyond. Given the relevance and adequacy of the thematic focus and also given the sharpness of the issues facing the tribal and the disadvantage women in the northeast, this book not only stimulates high academic interest but also gives useful feedback for formulation of adequate social policy for the women of this region.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Asok Kumar Ray
Dr. Asok Kumar Ray. 1951. Served as a teacher of Political Science in undergraduate classes under Manipur University for 18 years. Awarded Ph.D. Degree for working on tribal political system. Published the first book 'Authority and Legitimacy -A Study of the Thandou Kukis of Manipur. Published and presented as many as fifty five research papers on inter-disciplinary areas of social science. Worked in close association with Education Department and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Manipur, and produced archival materials on Kuki Rebellion (from Calcutta & Dishpur Achieves) and a Bibliography on the Tribes of Manipur respectively. Prepared Bibliography on Structural Adjustment and New Economic Policy. (Mimeographed). The author is a Life Member of -NEICSSR, Shillong & Indian Sociological Society.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajendra Prasad Athparia
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Athparia is a well-known name in the world of Anthropology in North East India. At present he is working with Anthropological Survey of India, North-East India Council for Social Science Research, Shillong. He edited four volumes of Publications including ‘Renewable Energy Resource and Its Management, Reliance Publishing House, New Delhi. Many of his research papers on anthropological and social issues on north-east India are published in the well known research journals in the country.
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