Christianity and Socio-Cultural Change among the Ago Nags
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 4
Abstract
Change is an ubiquitous and continuous phenomenon and the tribes in Nagaland has also been affected by it. Change is brought about by many factors which can be both intrinsic and extrinsic to the society. In this regard Christianity has been the single most important catalyst in the lives of millions belonging to different tribes living in Nagaland today. Since their first contact with foreign missionaries the tribes have witnessed and experienced many changes in its material culture as well as traditional cultural beliefs and practices. This paper will try to look at the socio-cultural changes brought about by adopting Christianity by the Ao Naga tribe of Nagaland.
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Aten Jamir
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