Poschim Medinipur Jelar Saotal Somaje Procholito Bibaho Byabostha : Ekti Somikha
Abstract:
Society and state are needed for the development of civilization. The first
step in society is the human family. Family life begins only with marriage.
The family is formed through marriage to resolve the conflict between the
needs of the society and the biological needs of the individual. In this article,
I try to present the evolution of the marriage customs of the Santal tribe of
Paschim Medinipur district. The Santals, one of the major primitive tribes
of India, inhabit a large part of Paschim Medinipur district. Avoiding the
contact of civilized and urban society, this community builds its habitat in a
sylvan environment of villages. The life of the Santals is governed by their
own social and cultural rules and their wedding arrangements are held in
this atmosphere. The full form of their society is reflected in the Santal
marriage practices. I will attempt to find out how under the pressure of
change the Santal society carefully preserves its old tradition through the
marriage system. However, in the age of globalization, especially in the
industrialized areas, the marriage system of Santals, like in other fields, has
entered into harmony with other communities. I will highlight the basic old
marriage customs and traditions of Santal society.
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