Living as a minority group in Bangladesh : tradition and identity among the Khasis | |
| Author | Ahmad, Aneeqa R. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GD-06-17 |
| Subject(s) | Minorities--Bangladesh Khasi (Indic people)--Bangladesh |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GD-06-17 |
| Abstract | The Khasis, a small ethnic minority group of Bangladesh are matrilineal and matrilocal. They live in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh, in areas of which they have been living for centuries. Like it is common for indigenous communities, they are discriminated against and marginalized, but have managed to keep most of their distinct cultural practices intact. This study, exploratory in nature, tried to assess if the Khasis, due to certain factors, are going through a shift in traditional practices. The method employed for this study was qualitative and largely ethnographic in nature. Matrilocality, which is seen as quintessentially Khasi practice is changing, as Khasi women moving to their husbands' homes are becoming common and acceptable. Economic reasons and influence of the dominant culture of the country are bringing about this change. |
| Year | 2006 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GD-06-17 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Gender and Development Studies (GD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Resurreccion, Berbadette P.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Earth, Barbara; Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2006 |