KHAP: CULTURE ABOVE LEGISLATURE?

Author(s): Juhi Gupta

Source: Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, Vol. 73 (2012), p. 1445
Published by: Indian History Congress
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 Summaries : Contemporary History of India 1445
addition, leadership styles may need to be altered in order to incorporate and appreciate
the diverse workforce.

Taking in to consideration of the global context, North Kanara district in Karnataka

state is a multilayered district which has long history of serving as a melting point of
different cultures. However, the massive arrival of rich migrants from North Karnataka,
South Kanara and after the formation of North Kanara District has added a new cultural
and economic layer which tends to impose itself on others, rather than merge
harmoniously with them.
Among these migrants, professionals and businessmen belonging to the Gowdas,
Goulis, and Devadiga castes form a dominant group. Because of their wealth and
influence, they have been able to spread their own culture in many parts of this district
District. This paper is based on a case study of North Kanara district and aims to
analyse the impact of migrants on the local culture and populations. The main objective
of the study is analysing the migrants and multi-cultural environments in the district
with the help of secondary data and some extent of primary data.

KHAP: CULTURE ABOVE LEGISLATURE?

Juhi Gupta

A woman has to go through a life-and-death like situation in giving birth to a

men would like to look after. But the processes centered on her seem blatantly
favour of men and undemocratic instead of being a blissful choice of equa
especially for Khap women who are facing a number of social diktats in our
society embedded in patriarchy.
Khaps mainly belong to states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Utter Pradesh.
related to ancient system of 'Panchayats' as a social administration and org
Actually, the word 'Khap' itself denotes a regional area or 'Janpad', now eq
a 'tehsil'. Survival of the institution of 'Khap' during such a long passa
demonstrates not only its resilience but also its suitability for the people inha
long tract extending from Madhya Pradesh and Malwa to Sindh, Punjab an
Can such a historical institution be scrapped at arbitrary political calls?
Complaining 4 Taliban-style* diktat of a khap panchayat in Baghpat region
Pradesh, union home minister, P. Chidambaram, anticipated state governm
against them. But neither policing against a community is likely to succeed
'fatwa' forbid women from using cell phones, going to the market or walking
This paper is a modest attempt to strategies of resistance in the light
knowledge and to vocalize the silent but brave resistance of women in India
has been encroached upon with claims of dishonor. Hope it provides a tool
seriously committed to eradicating violence against women in all communi

WORK OF BRAHMO SAMAJ IN THE FIELD OF WOMEN

EDUCATION IN BIHAR (1900-1970)
Renu Kumari

In 1900 Bihar was a part of Bengal Presidency^ and educationally very backward,
especially in term of women education. Traditions were deep rooted in society and they
did not permit women to go outside and acquire knowledge. Atmosphere regarding

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