TRADITION, LEADERSHIP, AND JUSTICE IN PUROIK VILLAGE COUNCILS: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.1033Keywords:
Arunachal Pradesh, Puroik, Traditional Village Council, Jokom, Tribal Governance, Cultural Change, Religious Conversion, Indigenous Practices, Modern InstitutionsAbstract [English]
Arunachal Pradesh, a culturally diverse state in northeastern India, is home to numerous tribes with unique traditional village councils. This paper explores the traditional village council system among the Puroik people, who historically served as bonded laborers. The study explores the structure, functions, and changes in the Puroik traditional council, known as Jokom, within the broader context of tribal governance. It examines factors such as historical influences, modern institutions like Panchayati Raj, and the impact of religious conversion on cultural practices and dispute resolution. The research provides insights into the dynamic nature of the Puroik village council, its role in social and judicial matters, and its adaptation to evolving societal contexts and external influences.
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Abstract
Arunachal Pradesh, a culturally diverse state in northeastern India, is home to numerous tribes with unique traditional village councils. This paper explores the traditional village council system among the Puroik people, who historically served as bonded laborers. The study explores the structure, functions, and changes in the Puroik traditional council, known as Jokom, within the broader context of tribal governance. It examines factors such as historical influences, modern institutions like Panchayati Raj, and the impact of religious conversion on cultural practices and dispute resolution. The research provides insights into the dynamic nature of the Puroik village council, its role in social and judicial matters, and its adaptation to evolving societal contexts and external influences.
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