Land among the tribes is the basis of existence and power. Earlier tribal lands were a community asset, but with the advent of British Raj privatization entered affecting the land structures among community members. In this book the author has made an attempt to look into changing land mechanism in the 'Deori' community especially through a gendered lens. The 2001 census reports of highest work participation with 52.9% women engagement majorly in agriculture. Women and land in this tribe is intrinsically related establishing the roles, responsibilities and dignity of women since time...
Land among the tribes is the basis of existence and power. Earlier tribal lands were a community asset, but with the advent of British Raj privatizati...
