ABSTRACT

Land for the adivasi Santal women in Dumka, Jharkhand stands for security, social position and identity, and in this men have a distinct advantage. The time period covered is from historic times to the present. The role of government administrative bodies, NGOs and political leaders is also emphasized.

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chapter 1|34 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|19 pages

A Personal Journey

chapter 3|55 pages

Faces of Poverty: The Villages Profiled

chapter 5|29 pages

Land as a Productive Resource

chapter 6|26 pages

Locating Identities

chapter 7|31 pages

Women’s Claims to Land