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ItemRani Gaidinliu: The Iconic Woman of Northeast India( 2018-10-01)This article attempts to analyse why Rani Gaidinliu, who was a freedom fighter and social and religious reformer, was keen to preserve the identity and culture of her cognate tribe1—the Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmai/Kabui and Npui. Does Heraka—a socio-religious movement started by Haipou Jadonang and later developed by the Rani—become a tool of ‘cultural revivalism’ and act as a means to unite cognate tribes? Why do we juxtapose Heraka with the Hindutva ideologues such as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that position Rani Gaidinliu in a new spirit of nationalism and identity as the lone woman spiritual and political protagonist of Northeast India? She used Heraka with politics to fulfil her goals in fighting the British. Using the interview method, I spoke to selected respondents, particularly elders and community leaders, about Rani Gaidinliu. Her story illustrates a rationality that could encourage marginalised and invisible women to become sociopolitical and spiritual leaders, questioning patriarchy and bringing about empowerment and social inclusion.
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ItemIndian diaspora philanthropy: A sociological perspective( 2011-01-01)In recent years, a few scholars have undertaken research on Indian diaspora philanthropy. However, many of these studies have presented a cursory glimpse of the role played by the Indian diaspora through NGOs in promoting welfare, social development and emergency assistance in India. This paper attempts to examine the contours of Indian diaspora philanthropy with special reference to Indian Americans. The focus is on the Indian diaspora philanthropy which functions directly through NGOs in India at one level, and on the other hand, through United States based international NGOs with operations in India. It has been generally perceived that Indian diaspora funds were distributed through formal and mostly in informal channels for various development projects. It has also become trendy for Indian diaspora to give back to their villages and towns. Their inspirations for philanthropic activities are a combination of traditional concerns of family, kinship, castes and religious sentiments, and the idea of doing something good for the poor and the needy.
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ItemUnspoken voices of trafficked women and children in Manipur( 2016-11-05)An examination of the phenomenon of trafficking of women and children from Manipur to different parts of India and overseas delves into the reasons for trafficking and addresses the voices of the victims and the types of exploitation. A few crucial aspects that emerge from the study are the voluntary participation of the victims, who trust false promises, in the trafficking rackets; parents and relatives being loath to admit that their children and female relatives have been trafficked because of social stigma and shame; and, that trafficking is about the neglect of girls and women from marginalised tribes and from a region considered important only because of its strategic location.
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ItemUntold stories of human trafficked survivors and sex workers in Manipur( 2021-07-10)Manipur has emerged as an origin and transit point for human trafficking. Drawing from the narratives of survivors, government officials and social workers, one can clearly see how factors, such as neo-liberalism and globalisation, contribute to the issue of human trafficking. Exploring the gaps in existing policies, one is also led to examine the linkage between commercial sex work and human trafficking in Manipur. Ultimately, tackling the challenge of human trafficking requires the creation of social security and employment avenues, ensuring the social and financial well-being of vulnerable women.
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