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Society and Culture Development in India

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Table of Content :-Society and Culture Development in India, Vol:3, Issue:2, Year:2023

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BY :   Rashmi Pramanik
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.i-iv
| Publication: 29 December 2023 

Micro-Finance Posing Double Burden on the Poor Women

BY :   Baburao Jadhav
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.175-193
Received: 19 July 2023  | Revised: 17 August 2023  | Accepted : 26 August 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.01 

This research paper reveals the impacts of micro-credits on the poor women. Since the last three and half decades, macro-credit policy has been working as policy of providing micro-finance to the poor sections of the society in general and women in particular. However, the results and impacts of micro-credits are varied across the countries, states and regions. The most of the studies pointed out the economical aspects and micro-credits impacts on women enterprises and income generating activities. Hence, there is little efforts had made to focus on the socio-cultural impacts of the micro-finance on the individual life of women. Thus, there is scope for in searching the truth and realities faced by micro-credit beneficiaries. The existing study has lacunas to explore the personal experiences, narratives and views of the micro-credit beneficiaries. Thus, there is need to explore the personal, individual lived stories and experiences of women in detail. Therefore, this study has major aim to access the impacts of micro-credits policies on daily routine life of the women. As we know that women have to play multiple roles in the private spheres of the life, such as; cleaning, nurturing, washing, cooking and all types domestic works. In addition to existing burden, micro-credits are posing additional burdens of the work of income generating activities; repay the loan and interest rate in time on women. However micro-credit is offered credits, trainings and linkages with banking and markets to women on the one hand. But, on the other hand, women are centered and liable to repay the loan and interest to the micro-credit agencies. All micro-credits are providing loans only to the women members because of the women’s liability and trusts. As result of this, women are responsible to repay the loan in time. Being lender, she is always under the mental and physical trace and burden to repay the loan. Against this backdrop, this study will look into the ground realities of micro-credit beneficiaries of Rural Maharashtra and its impacts on the poor women. How women are negotiating with the caste, patriarchy and male-dominance and culture. How, she is adjusting with the double roles as care takers and earners. Is she under double burden of micro-credit? How she is negotiating with the different stakeholders?.

Keywords: Micro-credits, Burden, Bellow Poverty Line Poor and Women


NEP 2020 and Transgender Communities’ Education: A Transformative Approach or Missed Opportunity?

BY :   Gladis S Mathew
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.195-206
Received: 29 July 2023  | Revised: 27 August 2023  | Accepted : 09 September 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.02 

study, delving into the question of whether it is a transformative strategy or a lost opportunity. We are able to reveal the intricate network of obstacles that the transgender community faces when attempting to further their education by dissecting important legislation and implementation issues. Though the NEP 2020 offers hope for a more welcoming educational environment, overcoming deeply ingrained cultural prejudices and systemic impediments will be necessary for the program to succeed in eliminating long-standing inequities within the transgender population. This paper provides an overview of our extensive research, which analyzes the complex interactions between policy intentions and practical implementations, providing insight into the way forward for achieving true educational parity for transgender people in India.

Keywords: NEP, Education, Transgender, Barriers, Equality

Mathew, G.S. (2023). NEP 2020 and Transgender Communities’ Education: A Transformative Approach or Missed Opportunity?, Society and Culture Development in India, 3: 1, pp. 195-206. https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.02

Pando Tribe in Contemporary Society

BY :   Jayant Kumar
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.207-224
Received: 05 September 2023  | Revised: 10 October 2023  | Accepted : 19 October 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.03 

Tribe in Jalkey village of Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh State. The research is qualitative in nature and is based upon ethnographic design. The researcher has taken utmost effort to explore the cultural lifestyle of Pando tribe and their struggle, sustenance ranging from the pre-colonial state to today’s context. The study also encapsulates Pando’s tribe struggle with that of Gond’s tribe and role of various protagonists in facilitating the preservation, dissemination of culture and ethnography. From the study it may be inferred that Pando tribe is attuned with traditional rituals and customs in the birth to death life-cycle. The Pando’s were subject to forced exploitation for providing free labor under the British administration. The agricultural fields of Pando’s were forcefully taken away by Gond tribe and they forced to displace from their own lands. CASA intervened in the upliftment of Pando tribe by undertaking various developmental projects like facilitation of irrigation system, alarming the Health department for providence of basic health services.

Keywords: Pando, Gond, CASA, PVTG, Jalkey


Continuity and Change in the Traditional Weaving Method: A Study of Women Weavers of Mima Village

BY :   Metepienuo Ngukha
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.225-233
Received: 09 September 2023  | Revised: 19 October 2023  | Accepted : 26 October 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.04 

The traditional hand weaving method has been an integral aspect of the culture of the Angami Nagas. It is a pride and an asset for the women folk to have knowledge of the art of weaving. It is an art form where women enjoy the space to express their creative skills through the beautiful designs and patterns that adorned the cloth. It also serves as a symbol of our rich cultural heritage which is displayed through the artistry of the weavers. The traditional method of yarn preparation, and the production process demands meticulous and enormous attention to it. With the progress of time, technology has revolutionized the weaving industry with good quality textiles, the availability of a variety of colours, which has improved and accelerated the production process. However, the significance and demand of the handwoven cloth has not lost its importance in the society. This demand has encouraged women in rural areas to continue to adopt the traditional weaving process. Weaving has proved to be a sustainable activity and a means of livelihood in rural areas. This article aims to shed light on how women weavers in rural areas still preserve the age-old tradition. It would also provide an in-depth understanding on the impact of weaving towards women empowerment.

Keywords: Handloom, Sustainable, Artistry, Heritage, Technology.


Digital Fatigue and Mental Health: Exploring the Correlation Between Increased Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Mental Well-being Among the Youth of Uttar Pradesh

BY :   Priya Singh and Dr. Sushma Pathak
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.235-247
Received: 28 September 2023  | Revised: 22 October 2023  | Accepted : 10 November 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.05 

Lockdowns brought on by pandemics have expedited the digital transition that has resulted from technology’s unrelenting advancement and inescapable integration into daily life. A spike in the use of social media in particular was brought on by more people having free time during the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic. The continuation of several activities was guaranteed by this digital immersion, but it also sparked worries about digital tiredness and its effects on mental health. Several studies have advocated for further investigation into the mental health of digital natives globally, especially in nations like India where there has been a notable surge in social media usage, in recognition of the need to tackle these concerns. This study looks into the connection between increased screen usage and its effects on young people’s mental health in Uttar Pradesh, India. The methodology for the research includes both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Online surveys were used to gather data from 200 participants, ages 15 to 29, and 10 in-depth interviews were conducted to augment the data. To improve the study, secondary data from reliable sources were also used. Through investigating the effects of prolonged screen usage on mental health, this study seeks to advance our knowledge of the difficulties encountered by today’s digital citizens.

Keywords: Uttar Pradesh, Youth, Mental Health, Digital Fatigue, Social Media, COVID-19

Singh, P., & Pathak, S. (2023). Correlation between Increased Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Mental Well-being Among the Youth of Uttar Pradesh, Society and Culture Development in India, 3: 1, pp. 235-247. https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.05

Gender Bias in Mobile Phone Usage: A Case Study of Mukhra Village

BY :   Ravi Kiran Runjala
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.249-259
Received: 05 October 2023  | Revised: 11 November 2023  | Accepted : 18 November 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.06 

Mobile phones have become a part and parcel of human lives nowadays, and are not gendered items, but women are excluded from accessing them. The notion of gender bias causes the material exclusion of women. This non-physical form of patriarchal notion would be visible in the physical form in every field of the society. The programme christened digitalization process in connection to gender equality cannot be successful unless there is a removal of the ideological bias.

Keywords: Gender Bias, Mobile Phone, Material Exclusion, Gender-Neutral


Fertility, Morbidity and Mortality Trends along with Health Seeking Behaviour among Kondh and Porja PVTGs in Munchingput mandal of Visakha Agency in Andhra Pradesh

BY :   S. Narayana Rao
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.261-276
Received: 15 October 2023  | Revised: 21 November 2023  | Accepted : 27 November 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.07 

Tribes in India, the epidemiological history have been clearly indicate and shows very poor health and hygienic and nutritional status, high fertility, morbidity and mortality rates in many tribal communities of different tribal pockets. This situation is still worst in the case of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups living in most economic backward condition, geographical isolation, lack of livelihood resources and in access to public health facilities. Large majority of the PVTGs population found to live in the resources scanty and scarce ecological conditions of interior forests, mountains, deserts and islands. Generally the ecology of tribes and in specific to PVTGs is known as ‘ecology of malnutrition’ and “endemic zone for malaria”. The tribes inhabiting in the tropical forest zones are very frequently affected with the tropical diseases like Malaria, Yaws, Dengue, Goiter, Sickle cell anemia, and Diarrhea. For curing various diseases through which they are affected, still mainly depending on their own indigenous medical system. Both qualitative and quantitative methods secondary source of earlier studies review of literature also provided in the paper along with semantic and scientific explanations of Anthropological relevance.

Keywords: Health seeking behaviour, Fertility, PVTGs, Viskha agency, Mortality trends

Rao, S.N. (2023). Fertility, Morbidity and Mortality Trends along with Health Seeking Behaviour among Kondh and Porja PVTGs in Munchingput mandal of Visakha Agency in Andhra Pradesh, Society and Culture Development in India, 3: 1, pp. 261-276. https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.07

History of the Satnami Community of Chhattisgarh: A Review of Literature

BY :   Sanjiw Kumar Manjre and Jayashree Ambewadikar
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.277-289
Received: 01 November 2023  | Revised: 19 November 2023  | Accepted : 25 November 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.08 

This research is about to study the movement of Satnami community in Chhattisgarh. The origin of Satnami is traced back from 1672, Narnaul district of Punjab (now in Haryana), when battle of Narnaul happened between Satnami and Aurangzeb. In this battle, Satnami many times defeated Aurangzeb but finally Satnami had to get defeated by Aurangzeb. After that, Satnamis migrated into the other parts of the country like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha including Chhattisgarh for their survival. In Chhattisgarh, Guru Ghasidas led the Satnami movement and was the founder of Satnami movement. Through this research, it will be known that Satnami was a religion and not a Panth or sect as well as how the Satnami religion was eliminated into Hindu religion by the ruling power or politician. In addition, Satnami fought for the goodness for country, Independence movements, local social evils and as well as become member of the constitution assembly.

Keywords: Satnami community, movement, Migration, Brahmanical ideology.

Manjre, S.K., & Ambewadikar, J. (2023). History of the Satnami Community of Chhattisgarh: A Review of Literature, Society and Culture Development in India, 3: 1, pp. 277-289. https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.08

Towards Social Innovation in Improving Life of Rural People in India

BY :   Usha Rana
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.291-299
Received: 10 November 2023  | Revised: 28 November 2023  | Accepted : 06 December 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.09 

India is a country of villages, and a significant proportion of the population lives in the rural area. There are several fundamental challenges in the Indian villages. The people have been struggling for quality food, drinking water, education, employment, etc., and are moving towards urban areas. There is a requirement for a holistic approach to participatory development. Social innovation has been seen as an effective strategy for newly developed nations.This study has been approaching to social innovation in rural india. There are two aspects, first, possibilities within the village or contributions from the local community, and second the state’s role in innovation. The social capital, use of local resources, and participation of stakeholders can be seen as a base for sustainable development of the village. Moreover initiative to change stereotype attitudes and the aptitude of the villagers can help the structural change. Because the acceptance and rejection of any innovation is based on social structure. On the other side, the state can enable rural areas in the affordable agriculture system and other small occupations, information and communication technology (ICT), communication, vocational skills course, self-help group, and microfinance.

Keywords: Information and communication technology (ICT), Rural development, Social capital, Social innovation.

Rana, U. (2023). Towards Social Innovation in Improving Life of Rural Peopld in India, Society and Culture Development in India, 3: 1, pp. 291-299. https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.09

ASHA Workers in India: A Quest for Socio Legal Identity

BY :   Varsha Singh
Society and Culture Development in India, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.301-307
Received: 09 November 2023  | Revised: 10 December 2023  | Accepted : 16 December 2023  | Publication: 29 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://doi.org/10.47509/SCDI.2023.v03i02.10 

ASHA workers play a key role in the healthcare apparatus as links between public healthcare delivery systems and the community they serve. Their principal tasks involve creating awareness and providing information to communities on matters of nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, family planning and existing public health services. They are involved in counselling women and their families on birth preparedness, breastfeeding, immunisation of infants, health and contraception. Given the declining female labour force participation, the government’s recognition of front-line workers and their contribution to human development is an urgent requirement. ASHAs deliver services crucial to the health and well-being of the population. The advancement of ASHA workers translates to grassroot recognition, revival of rural economies, and women’s empowerment. Therefore, recognizing ASHA workers is a legal, social, and moral duty, the consequent encouragement of which will go on to advantage rural communities at large.

Keywords: ASHA workers, Public health services, Female labour force participation, Rural communities.


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