essay

Toward a basis for understanding the minorities in Burma: the Kachin example

southeast asian tribes, minorities, and nationsPrinceton, N.J. • Published In 1967 • Pages: 125-146

By: Maran, La Raw.

Abstract
This document discusses the problems of ethnic relations in Burma. The most important of these problems is the emergence of a politically dominant ethnic Burmese group that systematically marginalized minority ethnic groups following Burma's independence in 1948. Focusing on the experiences of his own ethnic group the Kachin, the author discusses the many dimensions of this problem including the Burmese government's decision to transfer many Kachin-inhabited communities to China, and the political persecution and exclusion of Kachin leaders.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Cultural identity and pride
Community structure
Ethnic stratification
Linguistic identification
Territorial hierarchy
Inter-community relations
Inter-ethnic relations
Form and rules of government
External relations
Missions
Settlement patterns
Acculturation and culture contact
Internal trade
Research and development
culture
Kachin
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Indigenous Person
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2011
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1880-1967
Coverage Place
Kachin Hills, Burma
Notes
Maran La Raw
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-146)
LCCN
66017703
LCSH
Kachin (Asian people)