The Role of Tribal Women in Eco-cultural and Social Sustainability

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The ecological problem is integrally related to human life. Among human communities the tribal/indigenous people live still very close to nature. The livelihood and cultural practices of tribals deeply depends on natural resources-environment the land, water, forest, livestock etc. of which the tribal community is some how preserving and sustaining from the ages through their life practices. Among tribal communities, women play an integral and important role in environmental, economic and socio-cultural sustainability.

The present paper deals with the same mentioned subject in tribal context of India, especially with tribal communities like Oraon, Munda, Ho, Santhal, Kharias, Bedia, Sardar. It also deals with lesser-known tribes and tribes whose survival is in danger like Asur, Birhor and Sabar of the central belt of India. The paper will highlight case studies of tribal women’s role in social/economical sustainability.

Stream: Cultural Sustainability, Social Sustainability

Paper: A paper has not yet been submitted.

Born in 17 Feb, 1970 in Ranchi in Tribal family. Educationally masters in Social Work, also done Journalism course. Participated in local, national, international level seminars on tribal- indigenous cause. Presently working in Jharkhand Tribal Development Society aimed with livelihood food security and social sustainability for the Tribal Community of Jharkhand. Represented tribal community of India in UN group of indigenous people in 1997. Published paper regarding tribal women in their problems and prospectives.