Books by gregory savarimuthu
Department of Education, Government of Kerala, 2016
This textbook in Anthropology provides the foundational knowledge in Anthropology and would be of... more This textbook in Anthropology provides the foundational knowledge in Anthropology and would be of help to the teachers and learners of the subject not only at the higher secondary level, but for all those who want to acqure a basic knowledge in Anthropology
Department of Education, Govt of Kerala, 2015
For the learners who have already familiarised themselves with
the basics of Anthropology and the... more For the learners who have already familiarised themselves with
the basics of Anthropology and the integrated nature of the discipline,
the present textbook further opens up the potential vistas of knowledge,
beginning with a basic orientation to the theoretical and methodological
dimensions of the subject. It helps the learners to develop a scientific
outlook, aptitude and attitude through the familiarisation of the steps
and methods of anthropological research and appreciate its uniqueness.
The learners would also come to understand the basic tenets and the
undercurrents of the early anthropological thoughts that had laid a firm
foundation to the subject. At the end of the second year, the learners
would begin to understand human cultures, which will definitely serve
as a mirror to identify the reflection of one’s own culture and leave an
anthropological imprint on the learners
The present volume, Anthropology and the Future of Humankind, is the outcome of the Round Table: ... more The present volume, Anthropology and the Future of Humankind, is the outcome of the Round Table: 2013, one of the academic discourses of the Indian Anthropological Congress 2013, organised by the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA) at Kannur University, Kerala, during February 14 through 16 2013. The theme chosen for deliberations at the Round Table was “Anthropology and the Future of Humankind”. All contributions incorporated in this volume emerged in a way out of the responses to a somewhat provocative write up that was circulated by the Organising Committee among all prospective Speakers at the Round Table. The intention was neither to enforce unanimity in this respect, nor even to arrive at a consensus. The basic objective of the whole exercise was to examine the issues from various angles and dimensions in order to highlight alternative views regarding the subject. Therefore, no attempt has been made toward any synthesis of the views expressed by individual authors. After all, alternative views reflect greater realities of any given situation that enforced convergence of thoughts as are often found in practice.
BOOK, 2008
The book is based on the study carried out with the objective to understand the nature of partici... more The book is based on the study carried out with the objective to understand the nature of participation of the people in the process of democratic decentralisation in Kerala through the People’s Planning programme, the nature, and impact of the Programmes on the livelihood pattern of the weaker sections, and the extent of their empowerment in the process of its operation. In the light of such analysis, the book takes a look at the concept of poverty itself within the sustainable development and livelihood paradigm. The book primarily aims at academicians, researchers and other personnel including the development administrators, planners and implementers, who are all interested in development themes. It is believed that it would be useful to anthropologists, sociologists, economists, political scientists and other social scientists, and all those who are interested in the issues of poverty, decentralisation, livelihood, empowerment, and sustainable development. It is also expected that it would appeal to the level of research and theory-building and cater to the needs of the PG level social science students, and research scholars as well. It would particularly be a valuable source of reference for students of Development Anthropology, Development Sociology, and Applied Economics, and for students of political science especially with particular reference to Decentralised Governance
Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists, 2014
The Indian Anthropological Congress 2013, which is the 10th INCAA (Indian National Confederationa... more The Indian Anthropological Congress 2013, which is the 10th INCAA (Indian National Confederationand Academy of Anthropologists) Congress, held between 14 and 16 February 2013, aimed at taking a fresh look at the anthropological identities and approaches in the context of the emerging challenges and examining its potentiality for the future of the humankind. Hence, the focal Theme of the IAC 2013 was ‘Anthropology and the Future of Humankind. The theme of the Congress was chosen in the context of the dilemma Anthropology confronts between its professional commitment and the tendency to compromise its autonomy in order to erase out its anti-establishment stance, and hence of the urgency to examine the role of Anthropology vis-à-vis the future of humankind. The Congress attracted senior and young Anthropologists, with a total of about 240 participants, from all over India, with about two third of them being from outside Kerala, from the North, North East, East, West and South. The Congress had provided an opportunity for all, and particularly for the young Anthropologists, to get exposed to the wider canvas of Indian Anthropology. This Overview of the Proceedings of the Congress, aptly titled as Anthropology Engaging With Society, it is expected, would help in getting a glimpse of the richness of this unique event, with the hope to expose the great and immense potentialities of Anthropology for the ‘Future of Humankind’.
Prof. (Dr). S. Gregory
Organising Secretary of the Indian Anthropological Congress 2013
INCAA Occasional Papers, 2016
The Indian Anthropology Congress: 2013 was organised by the Department of Anthropology, Kannur Un... more The Indian Anthropology Congress: 2013 was organised by the Department of Anthropology, Kannur University, in association with INCAA – Kerala Chapter, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Post Graduate Teaching in Anthropology (1988-2013), under the Aegis of the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA). The programme was held during February 14 and 16 2013 with the explicit objective of taking a fresh look at the anthropological identities and approaches in the context of the emerging challenges. Besides, it also aimed at examining the potentialities of Anthropology in approaching the possible future of the humankind. Thus, the Focal Theme of the Indian Anthropology Congress: 2013: Anthropology and the Future of Humankind appears evidently appropriate.
The theme of the Congress was chosen in the context of a contemporary dilemma Anthropology that confronts between its professional commitments and though seldom overtly visible, the apparent tendency toward a compromise of its academic autonomy in order to erase out its assumed anti-establishment stance. Hence is the urgency to examine the role of Anthropology vis-à-vis the future of humankind.
Thirteen eminent Anthropologists from all over the country made deliberations at the Round Table: 2013, on the Focal Theme of the Congress, providing expressions to quite a few significant concerns related to the academic and social situation that together justify certain methodological and analytical changes within Anthropology as an academic discipline. INCAA had already brought out in 2014 a compilation of the deliberations at the Round Table under the title: Anthropology and the Future of Humankind’. Beside, an Overview of the Congress has also been circulated by the Kerala Chapter of INCAA, under the title, Anthropology Engaging With Society – An Overview of 10th INCAA Congress, capturing its various dimensions as well as highlighting its richness through photographs covering all events of the Congress, including the cultural presentations and incorporating the extent of media coverage, participant feedback and the comprehensive List of Participants from various Institutes and Universities from all over India.
The Scientific Sessions of the Congress included six symposia on varied topics, related (i) Ethnic Identity, Tribal Rights, Conflicts and Inclusion-Exclusion, (ii) Economy, Ecology, Participation and Sustainable Development, (iii) Health and Disease, (iv) Growth, Nutrition, Human Genetics, Forensics, Archaeology (v) Multi-culturalism, Migration, Knowledge, Traditions, Language, Education, Media and Communication, (vi) Institutions, Conflicts, Identity and Approaches, each with three Technical Sessions. Nearly 70 papers had been presented in these sessions, followed by searching academic interventions. The Poster Session of the Congress had papers across all the themes of the Symposium. A selection from those papers are scheduled to be published by INCAA under the Title: On Sustainable Development: Praxis and perspectives.
Journal Articles by gregory savarimuthu
Journal of Human Sciences, 2021
The increasing farmer dependency on corporate production system for food and seeds, demand the ne... more The increasing farmer dependency on corporate production system for food and seeds, demand the need for evolving self-sufficient local food systems. The climate change debate adds on to this, by highlighting the climate impact of large-scale farming and the adaptability of small and diverse food production systems. On-farm management of plant and animal genetic resources including the micro agroecosystems are focal to this concept. Contrary to the scientific and political understanding, small holder food producers all over the globe are facing crisis within the capitalistic economy, which pushes them to produce for the market and to pull them to consume from the market. Kurichya, an agrarian tribal community from Wayanad district of Kerala is one among the food producers who could resist the boom of neoliberal cash crop economy and state-induced agricultural development policies for mass production. The community has developed a unique system for managing on-farm diversity of food crops such as rice, tubers, vegetables and other crops supported by socio-political structures and knowledge systems. This paper places the socio-political organisation of Kurichya seed system in the context of the global discourse of agrobiodiversity conservation for climate resilience and food sovereignty. It examines the ethnographic understanding of the ‘Kurichya, community seed management system’ in the context of the national and international efforts of agrobiodiversity conservation. The paper argues that the legislations and political structures designed to conserve agrobiodiversity and farmers rights are remaining ornamental without incorporating the traditional local systems
Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, 2019
Grama Swaraj, the self-sufficient village republic, is intrinsic in the evolution of the concept ... more Grama Swaraj, the self-sufficient village republic, is intrinsic in the evolution of the concept of an Indian republic. The individual with absolute political and economic freedom is at the centre of Grama Swaraj. In such a republic, the economic freedom relies on a self-sustained production system and an understanding of real needs. Grama Swaraj, the core of Mahatma Gandhi’s political ideology, focuses on a self-sufficient conserver society different from the consumer society of the modern world. This paper examines the challenges encountered by the Kurichya joint families and their sustainable farming, in the context of the present-day governance system. It critically analyses the ways in which the government policies and programmes approach the sustainable production system of the adivasi agriculturalists and their natural resource management practises. This paper, which is part of the doctoral research undertaken among six Kurichya joint families in the Wayanad district, also attempts to analyse the social organisation and agrarian relations of Kurichya joint families. Finally, on the basis of the development experience of the Kurichyas and in the light of the Gandhian thought, the paper puts forth the argument that the concept of self-sufficiency and sustainable and inclusive development is inherent in the community knowledge system.This is yet to be appropriately and adequately made use of and included in the developmental process, in spite of its linkage to the micro politics of community and social opportunity.
International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary, 2024
Tribal people are considered as the original inhabitants or Adivasis. In Kerala, they
constitute... more Tribal people are considered as the original inhabitants or Adivasis. In Kerala, they
constitute nearly 1.5 percent of the total population of the state. There are 37 Scheduled
tribal communities living in the state with greater concentration in Wayanad, Idukki,
Palakkad, Kasaragod and Kannur districts. The livelihood status of the Kerala Tribes in
general, are much higher than those of other Indian states. Yet, quite many of them suffer
from several socio-economic and health issues in Kerala too. Even though both, the state
and central governments have formulated several development programs and policies for
the welfare of the tribal communities since Independence, there is still a vast gap between
the tribal and the general population, though the extent of this gap is relatively low in Kerala
as against the situation in the rest of India in varying degrees. Kerala has been in the
forefront in taking progressive initiatives in several domains including the uplift of the tribal
people. Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation Program is one of the largest such programmes in
India to emerge as a model programme for the landless tribal people. The present paper is
one of the outcomes of an ethnographic study, carried out as part of the Doctoral research
carried out in Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation area, located in Kannur district, in the state of
Kerala, India, with the aim to examine the major issues and challenges in the process of
development efforts towards the tribal communities in the context of the Aralam Tribal
Rehabilitation Programme.
Int. Jr. of Contemp. Res. in Multi., 2024
Tribal people are considered as the original inhabitants or Adivasis. In Kerala, they constitute ... more Tribal people are considered as the original inhabitants or Adivasis. In Kerala, they constitute nearly 1.5 percent of the total population of the state. There are 37 Scheduled tribal communities living in the state with greater concentration in Wayanad, Idukki, Palakkad, Kasaragod and Kannur districts. The livelihood status of the Kerala Tribes in general, are much higher than those of other Indian states. Yet, quite many of them suffer from several socio-economic and health issues in Kerala too. Even though both, the state and central governments have formulated several development programs and policies for the welfare of the tribal communities since Independence, there is still a vast gap between the tribal and the general population, though the extent of this gap is relatively low in Kerala as against the situation in the rest of India in varying degrees. Kerala has been in the forefront in taking progressive initiatives in several domains including the uplift of the tribal people. Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation Program is one of the largest such programmes in India to emerge as a model programme for the landless tribal people. The present paper is one of the outcomes of an ethnographic study, carried out as part of the Doctoral research carried out in Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation area, located in Kannur district, in the state of Kerala, India, with the aim to examine the major issues and challenges in the process of development efforts towards the tribal communities in the context of the Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation Programme.
Man in India, 2002
In the processof its growth through the ages, Anhropology has come to occupy a unique status, wit... more In the processof its growth through the ages, Anhropology has come to occupy a unique status, with its holistice study of human existence and way of life. The subject, by its very oreintation, has always responded effectively to the challenges that had confronted the humanity in the past, by speaking out with evidence, the essence of human nature and its reality. As the world is plagued today with the series of ills such as terrorism, fanaticism, unhealthy competition, greediness, exploitation, individualism, and in a nutshell, a total chaos and value degradation, especially in the context of gloablaisation, it is pertinent on the part of Anthropology, to rise to the occasion and respond effectively to the emerging situation, and challenges. It is also time the subject turns itself to a serious self examination and finds ways and means to establish and assert its identity forcefully and effectively towards the service of humanity. In this context, the paper examines the emerging challenges, and suggests the need to diffusionlise the values that Anthropology stands for, by reaching out to the basics and professinalise its idenity in the changing times, to reach out to the highs, so that it effectively meets the challenges of value degradation and the forces of globalisation
Humankind, 2007
The tribes have a great emotional attachment to their lands and forests Their very livelihood and... more The tribes have a great emotional attachment to their lands and forests Their very livelihood and existence depend on the forest and their very identity springs out of their deep-rooted relationship with nature. At a time when India is in the process of formulating a national tribal policy that is to be tuned to the cultural values and aspirations of the native people, it is important to assess the current status of the tribes and suggest appropriate strategies for tribal development. The present paper is an attempt to look into the symbiotic tradition of the tribal way of life, trace out the hitherto neglected anthropological advocacies and to highlight the significance of maintaining and preserving the nature-nurture symbiosis of the tribal life in any formulation of policy framework that addresses the challenges of tribal integration into the national polity and life.
PILC Journal of Dravidic Studies, 1999
Social Action, 2007
Development and education have common grounds in the process of making human existence worthy and... more Development and education have common grounds in the process of making human existence worthy and meaningful. Tribal development has been a major challenge for the policy makers and development planners for its multiple approaches and inherent complexities. Considering the significance of education in any development process, it has also posed a major challenge with regard to the nature and form of education that is most appropriate and befitting tribal development in a meaningful way. There have been as many ways of educational approaches adopted in the case of the tribal population as there are varying development approaches advocated or experimented with the tribal people. It requires a clear understanding and an integrated and deeper vision to realise the need for an appropriate form of educational approach to bring into open and maximise the potentiality of the tribal population. The present paper is an attempt to bring out the significance of evolving an appropriate approach towards tribal education that would facilitate for a meaningful development of the tribal communities, by identifying the varying issues and concerns in the present day context.
The paper discusses about the approach to be adopted and the model to be emulated in the introduc... more The paper discusses about the approach to be adopted and the model to be emulated in the introduction of credit-based curriculum in post graduate courses within an integrated framework
The paper discusses about the new grading system introduced in the Schools of Kerala and its impl... more The paper discusses about the new grading system introduced in the Schools of Kerala and its implications. It further discusses about the significance of introducing the the grading and credit system at the Higher educational system as a logical extension of the educational transition that was happening at the School level and elaborates on the model to be adopted at the Higher educational level.
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Books by gregory savarimuthu
the basics of Anthropology and the integrated nature of the discipline,
the present textbook further opens up the potential vistas of knowledge,
beginning with a basic orientation to the theoretical and methodological
dimensions of the subject. It helps the learners to develop a scientific
outlook, aptitude and attitude through the familiarisation of the steps
and methods of anthropological research and appreciate its uniqueness.
The learners would also come to understand the basic tenets and the
undercurrents of the early anthropological thoughts that had laid a firm
foundation to the subject. At the end of the second year, the learners
would begin to understand human cultures, which will definitely serve
as a mirror to identify the reflection of one’s own culture and leave an
anthropological imprint on the learners
Prof. (Dr). S. Gregory
Organising Secretary of the Indian Anthropological Congress 2013
The theme of the Congress was chosen in the context of a contemporary dilemma Anthropology that confronts between its professional commitments and though seldom overtly visible, the apparent tendency toward a compromise of its academic autonomy in order to erase out its assumed anti-establishment stance. Hence is the urgency to examine the role of Anthropology vis-à-vis the future of humankind.
Thirteen eminent Anthropologists from all over the country made deliberations at the Round Table: 2013, on the Focal Theme of the Congress, providing expressions to quite a few significant concerns related to the academic and social situation that together justify certain methodological and analytical changes within Anthropology as an academic discipline. INCAA had already brought out in 2014 a compilation of the deliberations at the Round Table under the title: Anthropology and the Future of Humankind’. Beside, an Overview of the Congress has also been circulated by the Kerala Chapter of INCAA, under the title, Anthropology Engaging With Society – An Overview of 10th INCAA Congress, capturing its various dimensions as well as highlighting its richness through photographs covering all events of the Congress, including the cultural presentations and incorporating the extent of media coverage, participant feedback and the comprehensive List of Participants from various Institutes and Universities from all over India.
The Scientific Sessions of the Congress included six symposia on varied topics, related (i) Ethnic Identity, Tribal Rights, Conflicts and Inclusion-Exclusion, (ii) Economy, Ecology, Participation and Sustainable Development, (iii) Health and Disease, (iv) Growth, Nutrition, Human Genetics, Forensics, Archaeology (v) Multi-culturalism, Migration, Knowledge, Traditions, Language, Education, Media and Communication, (vi) Institutions, Conflicts, Identity and Approaches, each with three Technical Sessions. Nearly 70 papers had been presented in these sessions, followed by searching academic interventions. The Poster Session of the Congress had papers across all the themes of the Symposium. A selection from those papers are scheduled to be published by INCAA under the Title: On Sustainable Development: Praxis and perspectives.
Journal Articles by gregory savarimuthu
constitute nearly 1.5 percent of the total population of the state. There are 37 Scheduled
tribal communities living in the state with greater concentration in Wayanad, Idukki,
Palakkad, Kasaragod and Kannur districts. The livelihood status of the Kerala Tribes in
general, are much higher than those of other Indian states. Yet, quite many of them suffer
from several socio-economic and health issues in Kerala too. Even though both, the state
and central governments have formulated several development programs and policies for
the welfare of the tribal communities since Independence, there is still a vast gap between
the tribal and the general population, though the extent of this gap is relatively low in Kerala
as against the situation in the rest of India in varying degrees. Kerala has been in the
forefront in taking progressive initiatives in several domains including the uplift of the tribal
people. Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation Program is one of the largest such programmes in
India to emerge as a model programme for the landless tribal people. The present paper is
one of the outcomes of an ethnographic study, carried out as part of the Doctoral research
carried out in Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation area, located in Kannur district, in the state of
Kerala, India, with the aim to examine the major issues and challenges in the process of
development efforts towards the tribal communities in the context of the Aralam Tribal
Rehabilitation Programme.
the basics of Anthropology and the integrated nature of the discipline,
the present textbook further opens up the potential vistas of knowledge,
beginning with a basic orientation to the theoretical and methodological
dimensions of the subject. It helps the learners to develop a scientific
outlook, aptitude and attitude through the familiarisation of the steps
and methods of anthropological research and appreciate its uniqueness.
The learners would also come to understand the basic tenets and the
undercurrents of the early anthropological thoughts that had laid a firm
foundation to the subject. At the end of the second year, the learners
would begin to understand human cultures, which will definitely serve
as a mirror to identify the reflection of one’s own culture and leave an
anthropological imprint on the learners
Prof. (Dr). S. Gregory
Organising Secretary of the Indian Anthropological Congress 2013
The theme of the Congress was chosen in the context of a contemporary dilemma Anthropology that confronts between its professional commitments and though seldom overtly visible, the apparent tendency toward a compromise of its academic autonomy in order to erase out its assumed anti-establishment stance. Hence is the urgency to examine the role of Anthropology vis-à-vis the future of humankind.
Thirteen eminent Anthropologists from all over the country made deliberations at the Round Table: 2013, on the Focal Theme of the Congress, providing expressions to quite a few significant concerns related to the academic and social situation that together justify certain methodological and analytical changes within Anthropology as an academic discipline. INCAA had already brought out in 2014 a compilation of the deliberations at the Round Table under the title: Anthropology and the Future of Humankind’. Beside, an Overview of the Congress has also been circulated by the Kerala Chapter of INCAA, under the title, Anthropology Engaging With Society – An Overview of 10th INCAA Congress, capturing its various dimensions as well as highlighting its richness through photographs covering all events of the Congress, including the cultural presentations and incorporating the extent of media coverage, participant feedback and the comprehensive List of Participants from various Institutes and Universities from all over India.
The Scientific Sessions of the Congress included six symposia on varied topics, related (i) Ethnic Identity, Tribal Rights, Conflicts and Inclusion-Exclusion, (ii) Economy, Ecology, Participation and Sustainable Development, (iii) Health and Disease, (iv) Growth, Nutrition, Human Genetics, Forensics, Archaeology (v) Multi-culturalism, Migration, Knowledge, Traditions, Language, Education, Media and Communication, (vi) Institutions, Conflicts, Identity and Approaches, each with three Technical Sessions. Nearly 70 papers had been presented in these sessions, followed by searching academic interventions. The Poster Session of the Congress had papers across all the themes of the Symposium. A selection from those papers are scheduled to be published by INCAA under the Title: On Sustainable Development: Praxis and perspectives.
constitute nearly 1.5 percent of the total population of the state. There are 37 Scheduled
tribal communities living in the state with greater concentration in Wayanad, Idukki,
Palakkad, Kasaragod and Kannur districts. The livelihood status of the Kerala Tribes in
general, are much higher than those of other Indian states. Yet, quite many of them suffer
from several socio-economic and health issues in Kerala too. Even though both, the state
and central governments have formulated several development programs and policies for
the welfare of the tribal communities since Independence, there is still a vast gap between
the tribal and the general population, though the extent of this gap is relatively low in Kerala
as against the situation in the rest of India in varying degrees. Kerala has been in the
forefront in taking progressive initiatives in several domains including the uplift of the tribal
people. Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation Program is one of the largest such programmes in
India to emerge as a model programme for the landless tribal people. The present paper is
one of the outcomes of an ethnographic study, carried out as part of the Doctoral research
carried out in Aralam Tribal Rehabilitation area, located in Kannur district, in the state of
Kerala, India, with the aim to examine the major issues and challenges in the process of
development efforts towards the tribal communities in the context of the Aralam Tribal
Rehabilitation Programme.
The book primarily aims at academicians, researchers and other personnel including the development administrators, planners and implementers, who are all interested in development themes. It is believed that it would be useful to anthropologists, sociologists, economists, political scientists and other social scientists, and all those who are interested in the issues of poverty, decentralisation, livelihood, empowerment, and sustainable development. It is also expected that it would appeal to the level of research and theory-building and cater to the needs of the PG level social science students, and research scholars as well. It would particularly be a valuable source of reference for students of Development Anthropology, Development Sociology, and Applied Economics, and for students of political science especially with particular reference to Decentralised Governance.
The present paper looks into the debate arising out of the study of one’s own society in the context of the works of a pioneering Anthropologist par excellence, Professor M N Srinivas, with his own ideas and insights, and examines the merit of these debates in the refinement of the methodological sharpness, and practical advantage and utility, especially within the multi-cultural context of Indian diaspora.