The book presents a descriptive analysis of the culture and traditions of the Musahar Community in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Using knowledge and technology, we are living in a world where cultures are interconnected, and gaps are filled for mutual growth. Cultures can also be interpreted and exploited to oppress other cultures, thereby preventing dominated cultures from living a decent life. The self-esteem of a community is built through culture and tradition, so a humiliating or negative presentation can destroy it.

This book is an attempt to present the culture of Musahar with an expectation to engage with the community for holistic development and mildly negate the negative presentations of Musahar culture. In addition to the author's ardent desire to assist in the socioeconomic and spiritual development of the community, this ethnographic study is meant to assist policy makers, community development workers, researchers, and academicians.

Contents

Foreword
List of Figures
List of Tables
Abbreviations
Glossary
Introduction

Chapter 1: Musahar’s Imposed and Crushed Culture and Tradition

Chapter 2: Weary Face of Manjhi and Weird Presentation of Culture and Tradition of Musahar

Chapter 3: Method of (Re) Searching Culture and Tradition of Manjhi’s Community

Chapter 4: Culture and Tradition of Manjhi’s Community: From Orality to Literature

Chapter 5: Crushed Culture and Imposed Culture of Manji’s Community: An Overview

Bibliography

Dr. Thomas Marangattu John has completed PhD in Anthropology from SHUATS, Allahabad; Masters in Social Work (MSW), which is equalized by CSWE in USA and another in Theology from Senate of Serampore (University).

Currently, he works as a Regional Director in Advancing Native Missions in the USA. He has authored two books, Understanding Social Analysis (SCEPTRE, Kolkata, 2013), A Theological Response to Special Economic Zone (CWI, New Delhi, 2013), and drafted and co-edited the book Dalit Heritage and Liberative Traditions in India (CDS, New Delhi, 2015). Besides, he has authored several articles in National and International Journals; and English Regional Newspapers on various theological and social issues.