What are the features of tribal social structure?
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Tribal societies are marked with the following features
1. Definite Topography:
They live within a definite topography and it is a common place for all the members of a particular tribe of that region.
2. Unity:
Sense of unity plays an important role for a tribal life. It is visible during the times of peace and war.
3. Endogamous Group:
Tribal people generally do not marry outside their tribe .
4.Dialect:
Tribal members exchange their views in a common dialect, which further strengthens their sense of unity.
5. Protection Awareness:
Tribal people always need protection from intrusion and infiltration as a result a single political authority is established and vested with all the powers .The tribal chief is helped by a tribal committee, in the events of contingencies. Tribe is divided into small groups and each group is headed by its own leader. The chief of a group acts according to the directives from the tribal chief.
6. Values:
There are no institutionalized inequalities like the caste system or sex based inequalities. However some area of social inequality may be seen in case of tribal chiefs or tribal kings who enjoy a higher social status, exercise political power and posses wealth.
7. Religion:
Tribal people believe in certain myths and a rudimentary type of religion
1. Definite Topography:
They live within a definite topography and it is a common place for all the members of a particular tribe of that region.
2. Unity:
Sense of unity plays an important role for a tribal life. It is visible during the times of peace and war.
3. Endogamous Group:
Tribal people generally do not marry outside their tribe .
4.Dialect:
Tribal members exchange their views in a common dialect, which further strengthens their sense of unity.
5. Protection Awareness:
Tribal people always need protection from intrusion and infiltration as a result a single political authority is established and vested with all the powers .The tribal chief is helped by a tribal committee, in the events of contingencies. Tribe is divided into small groups and each group is headed by its own leader. The chief of a group acts according to the directives from the tribal chief.
6. Values:
There are no institutionalized inequalities like the caste system or sex based inequalities. However some area of social inequality may be seen in case of tribal chiefs or tribal kings who enjoy a higher social status, exercise political power and posses wealth.
7. Religion:
Tribal people believe in certain myths and a rudimentary type of religion
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Hey there,
Following are the features of Tribal structure in India-
Tribe is a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in towns or cities.
- According to the Constitution of India, there are 645 distinct tribes in India.
- Bhil is the largest tribe in our country having a population of over 40 lac
They have a Common name which defines their common territory along with their distinct language that separates them from other tribes.Their political frameworks are different from that of any common country. They have strong blood relations and would do anything to follow their intera built traditions and customs. They protect the members of their tribe due strong sense of responsibility and unity. Most importantly they value their religious obligations.
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