SOUTH INDIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Contested Belonging: Citizenship, Migration, and Identity Politics in Assam
Get PDFThe debate over citizenship in India has been sharply highlighted by the Assam context, particularly through the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Assam’s citizenship question is rooted in its unique historical and socio-political landscape, with key milestones including the Assam Accord of 1985, which set a distinct cut-off date for citizenship (March 25, 1971) and introduced Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in 1986. This exceptional framework for Assam contrasts with the rest of India, creating tensions over inclusion and exclusion.
The NRC update and CAA passage between 2015 and 2019 intensified the debate, particularly concerning undocumented migrants, indigenous rights, and communal divides. While globalisation and neoliberalism have transformed traditional notions of citizenship, emphasizing individualism and market-driven rights, Assam’s context underscores the conflict between universal human rights and region-specific indigenous claims.
The dichotomy of inclusion and exclusion raises fundamental questions about nation-building and sub-nationalism. Legal frameworks like Section 6A attempt to balance these tensions but face criticism for creating graded citizenship. Indigenous communities often perceive universal human rights frameworks as threats to their land and cultural identity, while global migration challenges fixed definitions of citizenship.
This paper explores the evolving concept of citizenship, focusing on Assam’s historical, political, and legal particularities. It examines how regional identity, migration, and neoliberalism intersect, offering insights into broader implications for citizenship policies in India. Ultimately, it underscores the complex balance between inclusive citizenship and regional specificity
Perceptions of the Local Community Toward the Tourism Industry’s Impact on the Environment: A Focus on the Kaziranga National Park and Majuli
Get PDFTourism is an industry experiencing rapid growth, with impacts beyond well-being and quality of life, encompassing substantial socio-economic and environmental effects. The study investigates how the local community perceives the connection between tourism development and its environmental impact. The study population includes various tourism stakeholders, such as representatives from local communities, hoteliers, and tour operators active in the regions. We distributed 207 questionnaires and concise descriptions of key study variables to enhance respondent understanding. After confirming the instrument's reliability and validity, we analyzed the data using principal component analysis. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of residents actively contribute to preserving natural resources and landscapes, proactively securing their environment as a major tourist attraction. Furthermore, tourism expenditures have contributed to the preservation and conservation of both the environment and the local community, fostering collaborations between local self-help groups and non-governmental organizations. However, the study also identified progressive natural and environmental capital deterioration. Factors such as excessive land use, construction, traffic congestion, air and water pollution, and solid waste and sewage buildup were noted as key challenges. To address these, the proposed framework emphasizes harmonizing business and environmental priorities in sustaining an ecological system through government support and policy interventions. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing tourism development and the need for effective governmental policies to conserve environmental and natural resources while ensuring local communities' economic viability and social well-being
Labour Flexibility in the Information Technology Industry: 21st Century Developments
Get PDFThis paper deals with the transformational shift from the waterfall model of software development to the agile method, and the restructuring of production processes in the Information Technology Industry. The adaptation of the agile method intensified hegemonic control over value generation and internalisation of capital interests, via contradictory yet coexisting forms of fragmentation of tasks and collaborative labour processes. The current paper situates the blurring of paid and unpaid labour-time, propensity to enter the labour reserve, and internalisation of capital interests to be characteristic of labour in Information Technology, shaped by the agile method. Following this, the labour is classified as new recruits and Individual Contributors (ICs), semi-managerial positions, and (tech and non-tech) managerial positions; incrementally moving from being subjected to the capital's logic towards internalising capital class interests; drawn from the in-depth case studies of 95 IT workers from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HDMA) region. It argues that the progressively increasing integration of managerial tasks into job responsibility, which is central to the agile method, intensifies processes of capital accumulation by reinforcing labour flexibility to suit changing capital requirements
Role of Art Education Techniques in Early Childhood Care and Education
Get PDFArt education is a vital art movement that affects all aspects of life, especially early childhood care. The methods and materials taught in art education are critical to children’s development and overall learning as they grow. Art in an educational setting is often used to enhance gains in cognitive development. The expert teacher educator accompanies the teacher with a professional handbook based on school of art education, which facilitates early childhood care and support. A series of detailed instructions are given to facilitate practical skills and knowledge acquisition among peers. The objective of the study is to provide art therapy to the children with disabilities to improve their early childhood education. Art education is a form of creativity, expression, creation, socialization, communication – all have their place in the developing of young children. The Art education was proved to eight children with disabilities. Purposive Sampling Technique was used. Art education gives them opportunity to try out different materials and create, use creativity and imagination. Art offers children endless possibilities that may have benefits beyond those with basic skills such as reading or writing
Impact of In-Service Teacher Training on Classroom Teaching
Get PDFThis study examined the impact of in-service teacher training on classroom teaching of secondary teachers in the region of Imphal, Manipur. A self-made questionnaire was the tool used for data collection from 287 secondary teachers of government secondary schools spread over two districts. The findings that emerged from the data analysis perceived the programme as useful and of importance to the teachers. The training which the teachers received positively affected different phases of classroom teaching. Hypothesis testing was done through Linear Regression analysis which shows that there is significant relationship between in-service teacher training and the different phases (pre-active, interactive and post active phases) of classroom teaching. The study recommends that in-service training is an essential part of a teachers’ professional growth and teachers on the other should strive to make their classroom transaction more significant in all the phase of teaching
Factors Influencing People’s Choice of Virgin Coconut Oil; A Value-Added Product of Coconut
Get PDFThe coconut palm, also known as the "tree of heaven," is a major commercial crop in tropical areas. And it exerts a powerful influence on the rural economies of many states and provides sustenance to more than 10 million people directly or indirectly. Several factors determine the value of Coconut. One of the main factors is the demand for value-added products made from Coconut. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing people's choice of virgin coconut oil—a value-added product of Coconut. To achieve this objective, a sample of 101 respondents was collected in the Ernakulum district in Kerala by a convenient sampling method, and the results were analyzed with the help of the statistical tool SPSS. The results indicated that the independent variables such as price, product quality, availability, and health benefits have a positive impact on the purchase intention of virgin coconut oil.
Towards Better Work Lives: A Conceptual Framework of QWL in Insurance Companies
Get PDFOrganisations are emphasising Quality of Work Life as a strategic issue to improve employee happiness and retain talent in today's dynamic and competitive business environment. Employees of insurance businesses are the main focus of this study, which investigates the link between QWL, job satisfaction, and employee retention. Work-life balance, pay, job security, work atmosphere, and career development possibilities are all important aspects of QWL. The results highlight how important it is for private insurance firms to engage in employee-centric methods in order to cultivate an effective and motivated employee. HR managers may utilise the insights of the study to enhance workplace quality and reduce attrition
Tribal Political Parties in Tripura: Agents of Democratic Consolidation or Fragmentation?
Get PDFThis article examines whether tribal political parties in Tripura, which saw their ascendancy in the aftermath of tribal insurgency, function as agents of democratic consolidation or democratic instability, ethnic divisions, and polarisation. It argues that these parties play a dual role in shaping the state's democratic processes—both deepening and undermining democracy. By providing the marginalised tribal communities a platform to articulate their political interests, tribal-centric parties have functioned to promote democratic inclusion and participation. On the other hand, they have also contributed to democratic fragmentation by accentuating ethnic cleavages and political polarisation. In the face of these two contrasting roles, the article contends that through accommodative responses by the state and the dominant societal groups, tribal political parties in Tripura can be transformed into positive agents of democratisation.
Exploring Long Run Relationship Between Gross Domestic Product And Stock Market Performance In India
Get PDFThe Financial Market plays a crucial role in making up a well-functioning financial system. It is made up of several sub-components, the Capital Market being one of them. The growth in the financial market stimulates growth in the financial system which in turn induces growth in the economy.
The economy of India has observed strong economic growth. For the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, India’s GDP growth accelerated to 7.2% amid global uncertainties. It aided India to become the fifth-largest economy in the first quarter of FY 2022-23 leaving the United Kingdom behind, after withstanding repeated waves of COVID-19 pandemic shock. India has also recorded all-time high foreign exchange reserves of USD 645 billion in October 2021. The Indian Stock Market Index (BSE SENSEX) hit an all-time high and rallied to 62,245 points in October 2022 as well. Can this be described as a simple coincidence? These events motivated us to study whether the long run movement of Indian Stock Market Indices is due to the effect of select macroeconomic variables namely the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant Prices and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Current Prices. The study is conducted from the period 1995 to 2022, which incorporated BSE SENSEX and NSE NIFTY50 as the dependent variables to appear for the Indian Stock market and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) both at Constant Prices and at Current Prices as independent variables. The study applied simple linear regression analysis to report the findings of our research
Assessing Livelihood Security Through Forest Tenure: A Study of Santal Tribes in Bankura District, West Bengal
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of land tenure security under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 on the sustainable livelihood outcomes of the Santal tribal community in Bankura district, West Bengal. Drawing on primary data from 208 forest-dwelling households—both recipients and non-recipients of Individual Forest Rights (IFR or ‘patta’)—and secondary sources, the research employs a Sustainable Livelihood Security Index (SLSI) and multiple linear regression analysis to assess ecological, economic, and social dimensions of livelihood security. While FRA title holders demonstrate enhanced economic security and stronger social capital through higher participation in Forest Protection Committees and community organizations, they lag in human and financial capital compared to non-FRA households. Regression results underscore the significance of legal land entitlement, income, livestock ownership, education, and forest dependence as key determinants of livelihood security. However, the majority of FRA beneficiaries underutilize their patta land, largely due to its non-arable condition and lack of institutional support. Despite its progressive intent, the FRA’s potential remains partially unrealized. The study highlights the need for integrated policy interventions focusing on capacity building, institutional coordination, and productive land use to fully harness the socio-economic benefits of the FRA and ensure long-term livelihood sustainability for forest-dependent tribal communities