A Study of Isonymy and some socio-demographic variables among Koms and Meiteis of Manipur, India

Authors

  • Naorem Kiranmala Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi
  • Mohammad Asghar Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi
  • Kallur Nava Saraswathy Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi

Keywords:

Isonomy, Prenatal, Postnatal mortality

Abstract

Manipur is one of the northeastern states of India, comprising of both tribal and non-tribal population groups. Kom (tribal) and Meitei (non-tribal) population groups are considered for the present study. This study examines the socio-demographic correlates of prenatal and post natal deaths among Koms and Meiteis of Manipur. Meiteis are found to have comparatively better socio-economic condition than that of Koms. Two socio-demographic variables have emerged to influence offspring mortality among Meiteis and Koms. While among Meiteis higher socio-economic status is found to significantly reduce offspring mortality, among Koms it is the higher inbreeding which is found to significantly increase the offspring mortality.

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Published

2011-07-08

How to Cite

Kiranmala, N., Asghar, M., & Saraswathy, K. N. (2011). A Study of Isonymy and some socio-demographic variables among Koms and Meiteis of Manipur, India. Journal of Human Sciences, 8(2), 333–342. Retrieved from https://www.j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/1792

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Anthropology