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Globalization and Cultural Diversity

Globalization and Cultural Diversity in India: Transformation, Continuity, and Challenges

Introduction India has always been recognized as one of the world’s most culturally diverse societies. Its civilization has evolved through centuries of interaction among different religions, languages, ethnic groups, and traditions. From tribal customs in central India to classical dance forms in the south, from Himalayan spiritual practices to coastal maritime cultures, India represents a…

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Tribal Knowledge Systems in Comparison with Mainstream Knowledge and Cultural Frameworks

Tribal Knowledge Systems vs Mainstream Culture

Introduction Human societies have developed diverse systems of knowledge over thousands of years. While mainstream knowledge systems—largely shaped by formal education, scientific institutions, written traditions, and state governance—dominate contemporary discourse, tribal knowledge systems represent an equally profound but often underappreciated intellectual heritage. Tribal knowledge is rooted in lived experience, ecological intimacy, oral traditions, and collective…

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