Ethnic Inequality in the Northeastern Indian Borderlands: Social Structures and Symbolic Violence

Ethnic Inequality in the Northeastern Indian Borderlands explores the relationship between symbolic violence, inequality, and ethnicity, using the Limbus as a case study. It argues that the ethnicization of the Limbus has led to the devaluation of their cultural identity, and contributes to the understanding of symbolic violence's structural identity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethnic Inequality in the Northeastern Indian Borderlands delves into the intricate interplay between symbolic violence, inequality, and ethnicity, shedding light on the challenges faced by small ethnic groups in their integration into state structures. Through a comprehensive analysis of the Limbus, a community in the Northeastern Indian borderlands, the author argues that the ethnicization of the Limbus has led to the devaluation of their cultural identity, which was initially constructed and normalized through the same process of ethnicization. This groundbreaking work pioneers the application of Pierre Bourdieu's sociology to Northeast India, offering a novel theoretical interpretation of ethnic inequality in this region. Moreover, the book contributes to a broader understanding of the enduring structural nature of symbolic violence and its diverse manifestations.

This book appeals to a diverse audience spanning various disciplines, including area studies, global studies, comparative studies, borderland studies, inequality studies, sociology, anthropology, and political science. By delving into the symbolic dimensions of power relations within state structures, it provides valuable insights into the complexities of social and political dynamics in the Northeastern Indian borderlands.

Weight: 371g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367569099