Bitlaha in Santal Society: A Study from Social and Anthropological Perspectives
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
Santals Living Mainly In And Around Middle And Middle-Eastern India Have A Typical Form Of Tribal Administration. They Have Unique Tribal Agencies Of Social And Judicial System. Bitlaha Is One Of The Santal Agencies To Punish The Persons Committing Incest, Forming Relationship With Tabooed Persons And Persons Outside Community. Bitlaha With A Special Way Of Operation In The Society Has A Candid Effect Upon Its Tribesmen .The Present Paper Is Aimed At Making A Social And Anthropological Study On The Preparation And Execution Of Bitlaha. The Various Features Of Bitlaha And Its Impact Upon Society Are Discussed In Detail. The Changes Of The Execution Of Bitlaha In The Present Society Are Also Noted To Find Out The Changes In Tribal Administrative Structure. The Various Symbolic Features Of Bitlaha Are Studied Keeping In Mind Their Impact Upon Sense Of Defilement. A Feminist Study Of Bitlaha Is Also Done To Find Out The Patriarchal Mechanisms Working Through It.
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Sandeep Chattaraj
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