Understanding Political Mobilization of Tribal Identity in Colonial Assam and Its Contemporary Issues

Author(s)	S BEBITA DEVI, Y MONOJIT SINGHA
Country	India
Abstract	The paper provides an analysis of the evolution of tribal identity and political mobilization in colonial Assam, with a particular focus on contemporary trends post-Assam movement era. It explores the responses of tribes in the Brahmaputra valley to governance structures that historically marginalized them, leading to the emergence of associative politics and the pivotal establishment of the Tribal League. Utilizing qualitative analysis of archival documents based on historical records and legislative debates, the study thrives to understand the socio-political landscape of colonial Assam.
Keywords	Assam; colonialism; governance; identity formation; inclusive politics; political mobilization; Tribal League; tribal identity; tribal leaders
Field	Sociology > Politics
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On	2024-06-02
Cite This	Understanding Political Mobilization of Tribal Identity in Colonial Assam and Its Contemporary Issues - S BEBITA DEVI, Y MONOJIT SINGHA - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21940
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21940
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gtxrnx

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