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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Globalization and livelihood shifts among the Bhils of southern Rajasthan
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Tanushree Bhati
Abstract

The influence of globalization on the livelihood systems of the Bhils, a well-known tribal group in southern Rajasthan, is investigated in this study. It examines the historical background of Bhil subsistence traditions, including changing agricultural methods, forest-based economies, and community land usage, and critically evaluates the ways in which these patterns have been rearranged by forces of global economics. The study finds important change agents by examining the rise of extractive sectors, migration patterns, infrastructure expansion, and shifting ambitions influenced by media and education. According to the report, there has been a notable movement toward wage labor, particularly seasonal migration, along with a loss of traditional autonomy, a reconfiguring of gender and youth roles, and economic weaknesses. Local community case studies offer well-founded perspectives on the intricacy of these shifts. The article concludes with policy suggestions, arguing that in order to promote long-term resilience among Bhil communities, development models should be environmentally sustainable, culturally sensitive, and based on tribal agency.

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Pages:69-72
How to cite this article:
Tanushree Bhati "Globalization and livelihood shifts among the Bhils of southern Rajasthan". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 69-72
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