Relevance : Paper 2 - Tribal Anthropology
CASE STUDY Impact of Globalisation on Tribes.
🌿 Ecological Alienation in Buxa Hill, West Bengal 🌿 - Recent study
📚 Research by Bappi Singha
In a detailed study, Bappi Singha explores the marginalization and ecological alienation of the Buxa Hill residents in Alipurduar, West Bengal. The research focuses on the adverse impacts of modern environmental policies and tourism on local tribal communities.
Key Findings:
Ecological and Social Marginalization:
Environmental policies like the National Forest Policy (1988) and Wildlife Protection Act (1972) have led to forced evictions, neglecting the human aspect of the ecosystem.
Tourism has commoditized local culture, displacing communities and exploiting their heritage.
Socioeconomic Challenges:
High unemployment and poverty rates.
Lack of infrastructure, forcing residents to travel long distances for basic services.
Cultural and Historical Marginalization:
Neglect of historical sites like the Buxa Fort has led to a loss of cultural identity.
Cultural traditions are being reduced to tourist attractions.
Recommendations:
Engage Civil Society: Activists, researchers, and policymakers must address the marginalization issues.
Policy Reforms: Recognize and protect the rights of local communities while promoting sustainable development.
#Anthropology #EnvironmentalJustice #CulturalPreservation #SustainableDevelopment #TourismImpact
CASE STUDY Impact of Globalisation on Tribes.
🌿 Ecological Alienation in Buxa Hill, West Bengal 🌿 - Recent study
📚 Research by Bappi Singha
In a detailed study, Bappi Singha explores the marginalization and ecological alienation of the Buxa Hill residents in Alipurduar, West Bengal. The research focuses on the adverse impacts of modern environmental policies and tourism on local tribal communities.
Key Findings:
Ecological and Social Marginalization:
Environmental policies like the National Forest Policy (1988) and Wildlife Protection Act (1972) have led to forced evictions, neglecting the human aspect of the ecosystem.
Tourism has commoditized local culture, displacing communities and exploiting their heritage.
Socioeconomic Challenges:
High unemployment and poverty rates.
Lack of infrastructure, forcing residents to travel long distances for basic services.
Cultural and Historical Marginalization:
Neglect of historical sites like the Buxa Fort has led to a loss of cultural identity.
Cultural traditions are being reduced to tourist attractions.
Recommendations:
Engage Civil Society: Activists, researchers, and policymakers must address the marginalization issues.
Policy Reforms: Recognize and protect the rights of local communities while promoting sustainable development.
#Anthropology #EnvironmentalJustice #CulturalPreservation #SustainableDevelopment #TourismImpact