Livelihood and Anthropology: A Study of Tribal Villages in India

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to study the diversification of livelihood through migration and other livelihood options. It tries to explain various options adopted by Juangs as their coping mechanism has been raised the question that is it really sustainable or had negative impact in their livelihood pattern. This paper has also undermined the changing occupational behavior and migration which is one of the rising trends among Juang which is affecting not only their economic life but also their socio-cultural life, and overall changes that have come in their family and kinship network, ritual, marriage system, festival and institution have their bearing on the livelihoods pursued.