Construction of identity among the Nats of Bihar: a narrative analysis.
Tribes have a distinct ethnic identity, which has been threatened by various social, economic, technological, and political forces after 1970s and 1980s. In such scenarios, the legislature has the obligation to provide tribes with certain safeguards to ensure their ability to endure the transformati...
| Publicado en: | Social Identities Vol. 30; no. 5; pp. 501 - 524 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2024
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