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VOL. 2, ISSUE 5 (2017)
Ethnic aliens of Mizoram: Tribal women and their educational empowerment: Juxtapose: The Mara tribe
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Dr. Monica Sahi
Abstract
The Mara people are the native inhabitants of Mizoram Sate which is situated in extreme eastern corner of India. They constitute a district tribal group living in Saiha district of Mizoram state and are governed by ‘Mara Autonomous District Hill Council’. Mara tribe of Mizoram is schedule tribe which is centered on patriarchal ideology. Birth of girl child is welcomed in the family due to bride price practice. Girl is considered as a helper and secondary worker. Women empowerment is a critical issue in society where their own laws do not permit women to inherit any property from parents or in-law’s side. Decision making is done by male members. Society is bounded by taboos and only the seeds of education can uplift their social status as well as bring empowerment in tribal women.
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Pages:34-35
How to cite this article:
Dr. Monica Sahi "Ethnic aliens of Mizoram: Tribal women and their educational empowerment: Juxtapose: The Mara tribe". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 2, Issue 5, 2017, Pages 34-35
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