Drafts by Rabindranath Sarma
Report, 2020
Empowerment of individuals and community means greater control over life, increased options in de... more Empowerment of individuals and community means greater control over life, increased options in decision-making and enhanced capacity/skills to cope with challenges and optimizing their life. New information technology has provided greater opportunity to the isolated and marginalized population to express, participate and connect to the networked society. The mobile phone is the revolutionary tool of the information revolution, which is quite affordable and most accessible gadget that has reached to the far-flung areas of India in a very short span. The unprecedented growth of mobile telephony, in terms of technology, network and subscriber base, has established India as one of the most vibrant markets in the world. Technology is ever considered to be the greatest equalizer and enabler by the communication scientists. The way mobile phone has made inroads into the rural heartlands of India, some of the theoreticians claim too much about the constructive impacts of this ‘miraculous’ gadget on the indigenous population.
The Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. There have been vast changes in the life style, traditions and community habits of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone empower them in socio-cultural, political and economic context is a question yet to be answered. The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the empowerment of Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular.
A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 800 mobile users with equal gender representation in 40 villages of four districts in Jharkhand, one of the eastern states of India. Besides four focus group discussions consisting 8-12 participants each have also been conducted to collect opinions in the form of qualitative data. The outcome of this research helps understand about the ways and means of digital empowerment of marginalized tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Study reveals that the adoption of smart phones is quite less among Oraons due to their poor economic conditions and illiteracy, most of the respondents are using basic feature phones but mobile is being used extensively in rural areas. Despite their limited knowledge Oraons are quite enthusiastic about this new technology. Since Oraons are laggards in adoption process of the mobile phones, they are still exploring about its various features. They are a bit mesmerized and feared as well but impressed by this gadget and yet to settle down their ideas and thoughts about this technological revolution. But one thing has clearly emerged out of the whole narratives by Oraons that mobile phone is a quite useful device and many of them referred it as a good friend that helps in trouble. Mobile phone is being used primarily for conversation with parents, family members and friends. Other popular uses of mobile phone by Oraons are checking time, torch, alarm, calculator, listening radio and music.
The mobile phone has played very positive role in empowering the Oraons in few spheres of life but could not impact many of the socio-cultural contexts. Mobile phone is extensively used as a tool of entertainment by Oraons. It is also being used as a potential platform for recording local cultural festivals and shared and watched among community. This way mobile phone is helping practice, preserve and share tribal culture along with expediting the process of people’s gathering on various cultural occasions. Eventually mobile phone is altering the dynamics of rural life style of Oraons but how far this change has been beneficial for the users is a crucial question. Mobile phone has proved to be very significant catalyst in empowering its users in some of the areas while on other fronts it failed to contribute substantially.
Key words: Digital Empowerment, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society
Papers by Rabindranath Sarma
International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Campus lore is the term used to describe the narratives with composition of cultural element like... more Campus lore is the term used to describe the narratives with composition of cultural element like myths, stories, and traditionsthat have developed on college or university campuses. Campus lore is a one sort among the eleven, recognised by J H Brunvand as Urban Legends.Urban legends are stories in a current setting that are recounted as actual individual experiences but include conventional variants that show their legendary character are the easiest subject in which the student may see the development of legends.This paper will try to elaborate about the term campus lore and urban legends and will explain the campus lores found in the Ranchi district.The data has been composed by both the primary and secondary sources
IOSR journal of humanities and social science, Feb 1, 2017
etc. Rice is staple food of them. Home brewed rice beer is a must in the items of diet of almost ... more etc. Rice is staple food of them. Home brewed rice beer is a must in the items of diet of almost all the tribal people of Assam. Rice beer is known with different names as per the different communities. Traditionally, Rice beer is using in many rituals.
AIP Conference Proceedings
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, China, has spread approximat... more Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, China, has spread approximately to all countries till dated October 23, 2020. COVID-19 is caused by a novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). At present, it has causedmillions of deaths with confirmed cases worldwide, posing a serious threat to public health. The COVID-19 pandemic has been declared a national disaster in India, under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. Indian Government'ssudden decision of locking down all the cities, towns and villages to stop thespread justgave people barely four hours of advance notice that created a nationwide panic and affected the migrant laborers badly.The mass media plays an important role in such situationsbut it has also increased tensions among people by producing fake news. This paper reviews the role of Mass Media and how lockdown impacts the social life of People.
A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions perceivedor ... more A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions perceivedor believes both by teller and listeners to have taken place within human history. Narrativesin this genre may demonstrate human values and possess certain qualities that give the taleplausibility. Jharkhand is a state situated in the northern part of the country. Due to having26.2% of the tribal population, it is also known as the tribal state. At present Jharkhand is oneof the states having a high rate of increasing urbanization. The government of Jharkhand usesthe legends especially the tribal legends for naming the Academic institutions, playingstadiums, hospitals, and different places of the state. The reason behind this is to give themthe respect they have did for the state and their people. This paper will try to focus upon thetribal legend of Jharkhand Birsa Munda and its name being used for the urbanization anddevelopment of the state.
The practice of storytelling is as old as mankind, so are folktales. But currently it is seen tha... more The practice of storytelling is as old as mankind, so are folktales. But currently it is seen that many of our societies are moving away from this particular tradition. But it is the tribal society which keeps practising this tradition and maintains their culture. It is said that folktales are the first teacher in the life of a child. Folktales play very important role in the society; imparting moral lesson is one of them. Folktales are the exact reflection of society and we know society has many dimensions as well as layers of thoughts. Everything has double layered meaning, a superficial meaning which can be understood normally by everyone, and the other linear meaning which can be understood only if one thinks about it in a very subtle way as well as things are interpreted with images or their symbolic meaning. So, is with folktale, because folktales are within a society, for the society. If someone views a tree (just an example), that particular individual might think it to be a...
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science
etc. Rice is staple food of them. Home brewed rice beer is a must in the items of diet of almost ... more etc. Rice is staple food of them. Home brewed rice beer is a must in the items of diet of almost all the tribal people of Assam. Rice beer is known with different names as per the different communities. Traditionally, Rice beer is using in many rituals.
SAMPRITI, Sampriti Publications, 6(1), pp. 275-288, UGC-Care List Indexed, ISSN 2454-3837 , 2020
The unprecedented growth of mobile telephony, in terms of technology, network and subscriber base... more The unprecedented growth of mobile telephony, in terms of technology, network and subscriber base, has established India as one of the most vibrant markets in the world. The thrust by the government of India to expand smart phone user base and encourage citizens for pursuing digital environment has made the market more dynamic than ever before in the recent times. Technology is ever considered to be the greatest equalizer and enabler by communication scientists. The way mobile phone has made inroads into the rural heartlands of India, some of the theoreticians claim too much about the constructive and empowering impacts of this ‘miraculous’ gadget on the indigenous population. Empowerment of individuals and community means greater control over life, increased options in decision-making and enhanced capacity/skills to cope with challenges and optimising their life.
According to Census 2011, Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. Scholars believe that there have been vast changes in the life style, traditions, community habits and communication patterns of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone transforms communication habits and patterns in a village community and eventually how these changes result in to silent transformation of the socio-cultural, political and economic sphere is a question yet to be answered.
The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the transformation of communication patters among Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular. This study also endeavours to trace the emerging new digital culture in Oraon community of Jharkhand. A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 400 mobile users with equal gender representation in 20 villages of two districts in Jharkhand. Outcome of this research helps understand about the changing ways and means of communication of marginalised tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Key words: Digital Culture, Mobile Communication, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society
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Drafts by Rabindranath Sarma
The Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. There have been vast changes in the life style, traditions and community habits of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone empower them in socio-cultural, political and economic context is a question yet to be answered. The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the empowerment of Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular.
A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 800 mobile users with equal gender representation in 40 villages of four districts in Jharkhand, one of the eastern states of India. Besides four focus group discussions consisting 8-12 participants each have also been conducted to collect opinions in the form of qualitative data. The outcome of this research helps understand about the ways and means of digital empowerment of marginalized tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Study reveals that the adoption of smart phones is quite less among Oraons due to their poor economic conditions and illiteracy, most of the respondents are using basic feature phones but mobile is being used extensively in rural areas. Despite their limited knowledge Oraons are quite enthusiastic about this new technology. Since Oraons are laggards in adoption process of the mobile phones, they are still exploring about its various features. They are a bit mesmerized and feared as well but impressed by this gadget and yet to settle down their ideas and thoughts about this technological revolution. But one thing has clearly emerged out of the whole narratives by Oraons that mobile phone is a quite useful device and many of them referred it as a good friend that helps in trouble. Mobile phone is being used primarily for conversation with parents, family members and friends. Other popular uses of mobile phone by Oraons are checking time, torch, alarm, calculator, listening radio and music.
The mobile phone has played very positive role in empowering the Oraons in few spheres of life but could not impact many of the socio-cultural contexts. Mobile phone is extensively used as a tool of entertainment by Oraons. It is also being used as a potential platform for recording local cultural festivals and shared and watched among community. This way mobile phone is helping practice, preserve and share tribal culture along with expediting the process of people’s gathering on various cultural occasions. Eventually mobile phone is altering the dynamics of rural life style of Oraons but how far this change has been beneficial for the users is a crucial question. Mobile phone has proved to be very significant catalyst in empowering its users in some of the areas while on other fronts it failed to contribute substantially.
Key words: Digital Empowerment, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society
Papers by Rabindranath Sarma
According to Census 2011, Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. Scholars believe that there have been vast changes in the life style, traditions, community habits and communication patterns of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone transforms communication habits and patterns in a village community and eventually how these changes result in to silent transformation of the socio-cultural, political and economic sphere is a question yet to be answered.
The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the transformation of communication patters among Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular. This study also endeavours to trace the emerging new digital culture in Oraon community of Jharkhand. A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 400 mobile users with equal gender representation in 20 villages of two districts in Jharkhand. Outcome of this research helps understand about the changing ways and means of communication of marginalised tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Key words: Digital Culture, Mobile Communication, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society
The Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. There have been vast changes in the life style, traditions and community habits of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone empower them in socio-cultural, political and economic context is a question yet to be answered. The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the empowerment of Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular.
A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 800 mobile users with equal gender representation in 40 villages of four districts in Jharkhand, one of the eastern states of India. Besides four focus group discussions consisting 8-12 participants each have also been conducted to collect opinions in the form of qualitative data. The outcome of this research helps understand about the ways and means of digital empowerment of marginalized tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Study reveals that the adoption of smart phones is quite less among Oraons due to their poor economic conditions and illiteracy, most of the respondents are using basic feature phones but mobile is being used extensively in rural areas. Despite their limited knowledge Oraons are quite enthusiastic about this new technology. Since Oraons are laggards in adoption process of the mobile phones, they are still exploring about its various features. They are a bit mesmerized and feared as well but impressed by this gadget and yet to settle down their ideas and thoughts about this technological revolution. But one thing has clearly emerged out of the whole narratives by Oraons that mobile phone is a quite useful device and many of them referred it as a good friend that helps in trouble. Mobile phone is being used primarily for conversation with parents, family members and friends. Other popular uses of mobile phone by Oraons are checking time, torch, alarm, calculator, listening radio and music.
The mobile phone has played very positive role in empowering the Oraons in few spheres of life but could not impact many of the socio-cultural contexts. Mobile phone is extensively used as a tool of entertainment by Oraons. It is also being used as a potential platform for recording local cultural festivals and shared and watched among community. This way mobile phone is helping practice, preserve and share tribal culture along with expediting the process of people’s gathering on various cultural occasions. Eventually mobile phone is altering the dynamics of rural life style of Oraons but how far this change has been beneficial for the users is a crucial question. Mobile phone has proved to be very significant catalyst in empowering its users in some of the areas while on other fronts it failed to contribute substantially.
Key words: Digital Empowerment, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society
According to Census 2011, Oraons are the second largest tribal population in Jharkhand. Scholars believe that there have been vast changes in the life style, traditions, community habits and communication patterns of the Oraon tribe during last two decades. But how far these changes have been caused by the mobile phones is yet to be traced out. Moreover, how does mobile phone transforms communication habits and patterns in a village community and eventually how these changes result in to silent transformation of the socio-cultural, political and economic sphere is a question yet to be answered.
The main objective of this study is to find out how mobile phone is contributing to the transformation of communication patters among Oraon community as whole and family and individual in particular. This study also endeavours to trace the emerging new digital culture in Oraon community of Jharkhand. A survey through interview schedule along with focus group is carried out among 400 mobile users with equal gender representation in 20 villages of two districts in Jharkhand. Outcome of this research helps understand about the changing ways and means of communication of marginalised tribal community living in socio-economic backwardness and information poverty.
Key words: Digital Culture, Mobile Communication, Oraon Community, Mobile phone, Marginalized Community, Tribal Society