Introduction Regionalism, communalism, and ethnic and political movement are complex social phenomena shaped by various social, cultural, economic, and political factors. As a social science branch, anthropology focuses on studying of human societies and cultures. One of the most significant contributions of anthropology is its ability to shed light ... Read More

Introduction Both developed and developing countries place a high value on urbanisation as a symbol of modernisation. Moreover, it is a process in which urban populations continue to grow, non-agricultural businesses concentrate and expand, and the composition of human society steadily changes. Economic development is fueled by urbanisation, which ... Read More

Introduction Epidemiology is the study of the prevalence, distribution, and consequences of illnesses and injuries in humans. Epidemiological anthropology explains the etiological elements that lead to health incidence and prevalence, with a focus on population diversity. Medical anthropologists investigate disease patterns and they discover the cultural characteristics of how people ... Read More

Introduction Ethnicity is a complex and multi-dimensional concept central to understanding the political and social dynamics of various communities worldwide. It refers to the cultural, linguistic, and historical characteristics that define a group of people and often shape their identity and worldview. The study of ethnicity has gained significant ... Read More

Introduction Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes are political legal categories of Indian population. Historically, these groups have been deprived of their rights and social recognition which encouraged the founders of the Indian Constitution to provide Constitutional recognition to these groups to ensure their safety. In this article, ... Read More

Introduction Neoevolutionism is a school of anthropology that is interested in long-term cultural change and the similarities in developmental patterns that may be found among disparate, unrelated civilizations. The anthropological theory is a broad term used to refer to the various models, ideas, and concepts that anthropologists have proposed ... Read More

Introduction The structure of families varies widely across cultures, and this variation can be categorised into different types based on marriage practices, rule of residence, descent, nature of blood relations, and size/structure. On the Basis of Marriage Practices Marriage practices vary across cultures, and the family structure is often ... Read More

Introduction Tribes in India can be categorised into many on the basis of their socio-economic, geographical and distinctive features. Some of these features include their dialect, religion, food habits, clothing, lifestyle, livelihood, racial features, geographical locations and politics. They can be studied from many fields of social science but this ... Read More

Introduction Post-modernism is a philosophical and theoretical movement that emerged in the late 20th century, and its influence on social sciences, including anthropology, cannot be overlooked. Post-modernism has led to a critical examination of traditional anthropological practices and the development of new approaches. It has also challenged the role of ... Read More

IntroductionThe concept of the village has played a significant role in the historical study of India. The village has frequently been considered the pinnacle of ‘genuine native life, ’ a location where people might witness the "true" India and witness how locals structure their social networks and worldviews. The study ... Read More