Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges

A Scholarly Exploration of Northeast India’s Social, Cultural, and Environmental Realities

Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges is a thought-provoking academic volume that examines the complex relationship between culture, identity, environment, education, and socio-economic transformation in Northeast India, particularly Tripura. Edited by Dr. Suman Das, Sri Ramengzaua Kaipeng, and Sri Peter Prasanta Debbarma, this book brings together insightful research papers from scholars working closely with indigenous communities and grassroots realities.

This collection explores critical contemporary issues such as shifting cultivation (Jhum), tribal identity, ethnic conflicts over land and forests, migrant labour conditions, socio-economic inequality in education, modernization, and environmental politics. Alongside socio-economic analyses, the book also highlights the rich literary and cultural traditions of the region through studies on Kokborok narratives and Manipuri mythological literature.

The book combines field research, oral histories, statistical analysis, historical interpretation, and literary study to present a multidimensional understanding of society and culture in Northeast India. It is an important resource for students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and readers interested in tribal studies, sociology, anthropology, environmental studies, political science, and regional literature.

Key Features

• In-depth research on tribal communities of Tripura and Northeast India
• Covers socio-economic, cultural, educational, and environmental issues
• Includes studies on Jhum cultivation, migration, labour, and identity
• Explores indigenous literature, mythology, and oral traditions
• Useful for academic research, competitive examinations, and higher studies
• Written by scholars with field-based research experience

Chapters Include

• The Jhum Dilemma: Livelihood Transitions among Tribes in Tripura
• Social System – Historical Perspectives in India
• Resiyar Khagra Rwchapmungno Rwgwi Koklam
• Mythological Elements in Manipuri Literature
• Modernization and Transformation of the Tripura Tribe
• Ethnic Conflicts Over Land and Forests in Northeast India
• Economic Conditions of Migrated Brick Kiln Workers
• Development vs. Environment Debate in Indian Politics
• Socio-Economic Status and Academic Achievement of Tripuri Students

Book Details

• Title: Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges
• Publisher: Dignity Publication
• ISBN: 978-81-685491-1-1
• Language: English
• Genre: Academic / Social Sciences / Cultural Studies
• Recommended For: Researchers, Students, Libraries, Universities, UPSC & Social Science Readers

An essential contribution to understanding the changing realities of Northeast India while preserving the voices, traditions, and experiences of its indigenous communities.