Globalization has become one of the major phenomena that has penetrated and encroached
upon different aspects of human life and daily activities regardless of national borders,
geographical areas or territorial boundaries. Even though there are several advantages
brought by globalization along the process, for the majority of the population, especially
the marginalized poor who are on the verge of economic life or at the lower strata of the
society, this process become an alarming movement that threaten their very existence and
survival. This book attempts to respond to the challenges posed by the process of
globalization on the life of the tribal people. It tries to analyze the problems caused by
the process of globalization and propose an appropriate response to the problems from the
tribal perspective.
The author argues that although the promoters of globalization assume that "There
is no alternative" (TINA) to globalization, there are rich tribal traditional
resources that could provide suitable response capable enough to bring vital solutions to
the diverse problems imposed by the process of globalization. Formulating authentic and
meaningful theology relevant to the context of tribal people in the contemporary present
day era of globalization entails serious continuous effort to rediscover and reinterpret
the lost tradition of the tribal people that has been ignored and sidelined for so long
making them relevant to the daily life struggles and experiences of the people.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Abbreviations
Glossary
Introduction
1. The Khasi Setting
Geographical Description
Land
Khasi Polity
Khasi Religious System
Festivals
Megalithic Culture
Brief Introduction on Khasi Economy
Conclusion
2. Globalization : An Overview
Globalization
Conclusion
3. India and Globalization
The Independence Scene
India Opens up to Globalization
Conclusion
4. The Challenges of Globalization to Tribal Economy : Khasi Perspective
Challenges of Globalization to Tribal Economy
Conclusion
5. An Indigenous Khasi Tribal Theological Response
Revisiting the Meaning of Economy and Ecology
Who are the Poor?
Mapping the Resources from the Traditional Tribal Heritage
Panentheism
Development
Biblical and Theological Contribution
Conclusion
Conclusion
Bibliography
Rev. Dr. S. Hayong is an Associate Professor in the Department of
Theology and Ethics at the John Roberts Theological Seminary, Mawklot, Shillong, India. At
present, he is also serving as the Executive Editor of the journal `Indian Theological
Journal'. He is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church of India. He received his
BD, M.Th and D.Th degrees from the Senate of Serampore College (University). He has also
written many articles in different books and journals.
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