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Problems of culture change in the Indian village

Human organization : journal of the Society for Applied Anthropology • 22 (1) • Published In 1963 • Pages: 66-74

By: Luschinsky, Mildred Stroop.

Abstract
This article describes changes that occurred in Senapur, a village in the Indian state of Uttar Predesh, in response to intervention programs by international donors and government agents. Focusing on local responses to selected programs in public health, education, and land reform, the article identifies a wide variety of cultural factors affecting the outcomes planned intervention. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of building intimate understanding between program planners and villagers.
Subjects
Research and development
Community structure
Cultural identity and pride
Public health and sanitation
Preventive medicine
Theory of disease
Birth statistics
Gender status
Education system
Castes
Elementary education
Occupational specialization
Labor supply and employment
Poverty
Teachers
Regulation of marriage
Real property
Renting and leasing
External relations
Labor relations
Community councils
Local officials
Elections
Judicial authority
culture
Uttar Pradesh
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2010
Field Date
1954-1957
Coverage Date
1950-1957
Coverage Place
State of Uttar Pradesh, India
Notes
Mildred Stroop Luschinsky
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
47033317
LCSH
Uttar Pradesh (India)