Evolving humanity, emerging worlds
Manchester, UK; 5th-10th August 2013
(SE19)
Globalization and its impacts on indigenous communities
Location University Place 4.208
Date and Start Time 08 Aug, 2013 at 11:00
Convenors
Maralusiddaiah Halasur Matt (Directorate of Census Operations)
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Short Abstract
The panel deals with globalization and it`s impacts on indigenous communities in South Asian countries and beyond. We propose to see impact of globalization and changes in their economy and cultural aspects in this process.
Long Abstract
The impact of globalization on the Indigenous communities is manifold, and often they are ones most negatively affected. The tribal areas that have had to face the attacks of massive developmental projects. Cases of displacement of tribal populations have increased. Commercial activities have also introduced alien forces, culture and influences into the traditionally insulated life and culture of the Indigenous peoples. Deprivation of land and forests are the worst forms of oppression that these people experience. It has resulted in the breakdown of community life and a steady cultural death or 'ethnocide '. The tribal people are exterminated by a process of attrition, through which their lands are taken away, their rivers poisoned, their cultures undermined and their lives made intolerable. Hunters and gatherers, forest produce collectors, fisher folk and the rural artisans are the victims of globalization.
This panel calls for papers that examine the effects of globalization upon Indigenous communities both in the South Asian subcontinent and beyond. Such papers might analyze or contest such issues as the attribution of unsustainable development, overconsumption of life-sustaining resources, impacts on environment and ecology, impacts on Indigenous communities, and the growing contrast between the rich and the poor.
Chair: Dr.H.M.Maralusiddaiah
Discussant: Dr.Rajashekar Reddy
This panel is closed to new paper proposals.
Papers
ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY: THE CASE OF HANDCRAFTS MICRO-BUSINESS IN SOUTHERN SAN SEBASTIAN, JALISCO, MÉXICO
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This paper analyzes sustainability and efficiency of organizations committed to the exploitation’ activities of reeds (tule; Thypha spp) at Zapotlán’s Lake taking into consideration the socioeconomic and environmental impact in the municipalities of Gómez Farías and Zapotlán el Grande.
Long Abstract
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This paper analyzes sustainability and efficiency of organizations committed to the exploitation' activities of reeds (tule; Thypha spp) at Zapotlán's Lake taking into consideration the socioeconomic and environmental impact in the municipalities of Gómez Farías and Zapotlán el Grande. The initial hypothesis departs from the consideration of the scarce social capital of organizations that limits development's sustainability. The research method employed is ethnographic fieldwork supported by informal interviews, documental and bibliographic research. The hypothesis of this research is proved empirically and confirms the findings of similar research on the mainstream theory of social capital and its implications on economic development. The outcomes demonstrate that the drama of economic efficiency and sustainable development of micro-business is tied to constraints of social capital. This finding has implications for the design and implementation of economic and social policies oriented towards the improvement of economic growth and sustainable development.
Keywords - Economic efficiency, organizational social capital, organizational sustainability.
THE GLOBALIZATION PROCESS AMONG THE SOLIGA OF CHAMARAJANAGARA
Short Abstract
The paper hopes to trace out the drawbacks in the present system of e Governance and decentralization which are the approaches in the process of globalization, and suggest appropriate models to overcome the problems faced by tribal people who are excluded and deprived of social security.
Long Abstract
The tribal's were interviewed with structured questionnaire along with video recording to supplement the study with primary data for findings. The micro study shows that the hill tribes the Soligas, the Jenu Kurubas and the Kadu kurubas different settlements of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka State, India. They are illiterate and their living standard is under Below Poverty Line (BPL). Most of them are deprived of the social assistance. The existing system is ineffective in delivering the services to people. Added to this the tribal communities lack effective leaders among them to help their people. It was found that the major problems of the tribal people are lack of awareness and ability to access to the public offices. Their natural fear of the unknown official system and their inability to meet the transaction costs have also left they deprived.
Further, the study confirms decentralization of powers and e-Governance initiatives, under the umbrella of globalization ,introduced at the village level in the delivery system have not yielded much of the expected results due to the inherent infrastructure inadequacies.
Finally, the paper also analyses barriers that are before the tribal people and recommend models for effective coverage and meaningful social security to all the excluded eligible people, at right time at their door steps without any official or political intervention. It is concluded that the instruments of globalization have not rendered positive impact in achieving intended objectives social security to the indigenous people.
Primitive Tribe Raji in Present Era of Globalisation
Short Abstract
Globalization is a process which binds all the variations of the world in a unit. Globalization has direct relation with all other social aspects and its impact can be seen in all the societies less or more and at the same time no one may deny to accept the impact of globalization at present.
Long Abstract
In the paper it is attempted to bring into light the impact of Globalization on Raji Tribe which is a vulnerable tribe in India whose population is decreasing. India is well known for its "unity in diversity". India represents variations in several aspects like in language, culture, religion, etc. In India tribal population is very least but they represent important identity in India. For providing better facilities tribal population is defined as PTG and Non-PTG in India. Raji is one of the PTGs in India and residing in Uttrakhand state of India. About 20 years back Raji population was semi-nomadic and they feared to talk with the outsiders. They came at foothill for their livelihood purpose only but they did not try to talk with any unknown outsiders. But presently they have been in touch with the outsiders specially with the shopkeepers. The impact of globalization is though not very much but they were observed in impact of globalization. When they are compared with other tribals of India they found very backward and struggling for better life. But no one deny from the visibility of impact of globalization on Raji Tribe. Thus, they have also come in touch of facilities which show the impact of globalization.
Medical anthropology and epidemiological paradigms on new anthropology
Short Abstract
Human population would have been vanished long ago had it not been developed the modern modes and methods of controlling diseases. Health and human development form an integral components of overall socio-economic development of any nation.
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Long Abstract
Human population would have been vanished, long ago, had it not been developed the modern modes and methods of controlling diseases. Health and human development form an integral components of overall socio-economic development of any nation.
Medical anthropology is a new field, where anthropologists are trying and struggling with health related issues such as epidemiology, methodological issues and the areas of practice and interfacing with other social and biological discipline.
Medical Anthropology is a newly emerging sub-discipline in India. Though the term medical anthropology was first used in India, it could not be pursued systematically. Medical anthropology deals with holistic study of health, illness and hygiene, as these are culturally perceived, labeled, classified, experienced and communicated on one hand and socially constructed roles, statuses and institutional networks which are believed to help in the health and enhancing process, on the other, with a view to identify cross-cultural similarities and variations in the patterning of such behavior. This panel will explore a serious academic attempt made by Anthropologist across the world.
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Primitive Tribe Raji in Present Era of Globalisation
Short Abstract
Globalization is a process which binds all the variations of the world in a unit. Globalization has direct relation with all other social aspects and its impact can be seen in all the societies less or more and at the same time no one may deny to accept the impact of globalization at present.
Long Abstract
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In the paper it is attempted to bring into light the impact of Globalization on Raji Tribe which is a vulnerable tribe in India whose population is decreasing. India is well known for its "unity in diversity". India represents variations in several aspects like in language, culture, religion, etc. In India tribal population is very least but they represent important identity in India. For providing better facilities tribal population is defined as PTG and Non-PTG in India. Raji is one of the PTGs in India and residing in Uttrakhand state of India. About 20 years back Raji population was semi-nomadic and they feared to talk with the outsiders. They came at foothill for their livelihood purpose only but they did not try to talk with any unknown outsiders. But presently they have been in touch with the outsiders specially with the shopkeepers. The impact of globalization is though not very much but they were observed in impact of globalization. When they are compared with other
tribals of India they found very backward and struggling for better life. But no one deny from the visibility of impact of globalization on Raji Tribe. Thus, they have also come in touch of facilities which show the impact of globalization.
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Health and hygienic profile of urban and rural communities in urban cities
Short Abstract
In this paper i am trying to highlight the health and higinic profile of the rural and urban comminities
Long Abstract
By tracing its way through people's earlier understanding and perception about health, disease and its determinants the present talk evolves to the level of sharing of glaring vital statistics affecting health of individuals inhabiting developing countries, including India. The role of socio-cultural, behavioral, ethnic, and environmental factors in the context of people's health have been highlighted. The concern regarding substantially higher rates of mortality and morbidity encountered amongst individuals. In this paper I am trying to bring the health and hygienic profile of tribal migrants and other populations in urban and rural areas in Bangalore metropolitan city in terms hemoglobin count and blood pressure and other diseases. Urban populations have invariably high incidence of hypertension in both populations. Interestingly hypertension is more common in tribal migrants females than males in both urban and rural areas, but it is other way in case of tribal migrants invariably has high hemoglobin count in both sexes and locales. The findings have been discussed in relation to their family income, family size, education, migration etc.
THE GLOBALIZATION PROCESS AMONG THE SOLIGA OF CHAMARAJANAGARA
Short Abstract
The paper hopes to trace out the drawbacks in the present system of e Governance and decentralization which are the approaches in the process of globalization, and suggest appropriate models to overcome the problems faced by tribal people who are excluded and deprived of social security.
Long Abstract
The tribal's were interviewed with structured questionnaire along with video recording to supplement the study with primary data for findings. The micro study shows that the hill tribes the Soligas, the Jenu Kurubas and the Kadu kurubas different settlements of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka State, India. They are illiterate and their living standard is under Below Poverty Line (BPL). Most of them are deprived of the social assistance. The existing system is ineffective in delivering the services to people. Added to this the tribal communities lack effective leaders among them to help their people. It was found that the major problems of the tribal people are lack of awareness and ability to access to the public offices. Their natural fear of the unknown official system and their inability to meet the transaction costs have also left they deprived.
Further, the study confirms decentralization of powers and e-Governance initiatives, under the umbrella of globalization ,introduced at the village level in the delivery system have not yielded much of the expected results due to the inherent infrastructure inadequacies.
Finally, the paper also analyses barriers that are before the tribal people and recommend models for effective coverage and meaningful social security to all the excluded eligible people, at right time at their door steps without any official or political intervention. It is concluded that the instruments of globalization have not rendered positive impact in achieving intended objectives social security to the indigenous people.
INDIGENOUS TREARTMENT FOR POX ILLNESS AMONG RURAL PARAIYAR OF PUDUCHERRY, SOUTH INDIA
Short Abstract
Many of the Scheduled Caste people in Tamil Nadu do not take the allopathic medicine for pox illness. As amman will get angry. So they use some indigenous medicines and fallow some food and socio-religious restrictions.
Long Abstract
Many of the Scheduled Caste people in Tamil Nadu do not go to the allopathic doctor and do not take the allopathic medicine for pox illness .They completely avoids taking English medicine even if pox diseases are very serious. It is because they believe amman will get angry. Instead, they stay at home and hang margosa leaves at the entrance of the patient's room. They use some indigenous medicines and fallow some food and socio-religious restrictions.
The Paraiyars constitute one of the dominant Scheduled Castes of Pondicherry Union Territory of South India. The Paraiyars were the original settlers of the land, later displaced by those who imposed the caste system upon them. They are the numerically largest community and are economically backward, as they are mostly landless and work as agricultural labourers.
The present paper gives significant pox illnesses and indigenous practices of Paraiyars of rural Pondicherry
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This panel is closed to new paper proposals.
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