Tribe class status and power dynamics of social stratification and change among the kukis in manipur

Abstract

Tribal societies are often described as having collective conscience and representations group solidarity communal ownership of property and egalitarianism thereby maintaining social equality rather than social inequality and differentiation Such a depiction of tribal society is a clear indication of a lack of understanding of the existing social structure prevalent among the tribals that deviates from the reality No doubt social relationship is determined by a strong sense of collective c