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The reintegration of formerly incarcerated women into society remains a profound challenge, largely due to multidimensional stigma and structural violence. This qualitative study employs the theoretical frameworks of Stigma Theory and Structural Violence to examine how societal institutions perpetuate discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion. Using content analysis of secondary sources—including academic literature, policy reports, and case studies—the research explores the lived experiences of these women post-incarceration.The findings indicate that formerly incarcerated women face significant marginalization and social exclusion, primarily driven by the persistent stigma attached to their criminal records. This stigma functions as a form of structural violence, reinforced through the actions and attitudes of key societal institutions such as the family, law enforcement, local communities, and broader societal structures. Importantly, this form of discrimination is not the responsibility of any single entity but reflects a deeply embedded, multi-level social process that obstructs reintegration and perpetuates exclusion. Furthermore, the study highlights how systemic barriers—including institutional bias and societal rejection—severely hinder opportunities for rehabilitation and inclusion. Addressing the root causes of structural stigma and institutionalized discrimination is essential for fostering meaningful reintegration and enabling social acceptance of formerly incarcerated women.

Keywords: Mental Health, Stigma, Structural Violence, Post-Incarceration, Women, India

This study explores the mechanisms of cultural continuity through intergenerational learning in the Kolli Hills region, focusing on how traditional knowledge, agricultural practices, and socio-cultural values are transmitted across generations. Data were collected from 25 respondents across five villages using structured questionnaires and interviews. SPSS tools were employed for statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, correlation, and ANOVA tests to understand the impact of socio-demographic variables on knowledge transmission. The findings reveal that oral traditions, familial structures, and communal activities play a vital role in sustaining cultural identity among the Malayali tribe.

Keywords: Intergenerational Learning, Cultural Continuity, Traditional Knowledge.

The practice of promoting equitable and balanced development among tribal groups is known as equitable tribal development. It aims to redress historical wrongs and provide tribal communities with the liberty to fully participate in the social, political, and economic domains while maintaining their unique cultural rights and identities. The objective of equitable tribal development is to enhance the economic position of tribal communities. This can be achieved through promoting entrepreneurship, providing access to markets and financial resources, and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods. It can also involve the establishment of economic opportunities both within and outside the tribal communities, as well as capacity-building programs. Access to basic infrastructure and services, such as healthcare, education, clean water, and sanitation, is often challenging for tribal populations. The current paper is based on the Karnataka Tribal Human Development Report-2022 prepared by author based on the field work done among 50 tribal groups of Karnataka state between 2020-2022.

Keywords: Tribal, Education,. Policy, Ashram school, Teacher, Karnataka,.

This study examines the reproductive health challenges faced by women agricultural labourers in Odisha within the broader socio-economic changes brought by the Green Revolution. Using caste-based and intersectional analysis, it highlights how Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women bear the brunt of agrarian labour while lacking access to land, education, healthcare, and government support schemes. The research is grounded in field data collected from 100 respondents across different caste groups and investigates patterns in occupational exposure, pregnancy outcomes, healthcare access, and state support mechanisms. Findings reveal high incidences of back pain, fatigue, miscarriage, and teenage pregnancy, particularly among marginalised communities. Notably, over 74% of women continued working during pregnancy, often in physically taxing and chemically intensive environments. Although most respondents received basic healthcare like medicines and vaccinations, access to financial and institutional support remained uneven and skewed along caste lines. The study argues for a policy paradigm that recognises reproductive health as a structural issue shaped by intersecting inequalities in caste, class, and gender. It advocates for comprehensive reforms in rural labour rights, maternal healthcare delivery, and agricultural support systems to ensure reproductive justice for women labourers.

Keywords: gendered labour, caste, inequality, accessibility, Hirakud Command Area, vulnerabilities.

Indigenous peoples, with their diverse cultures, stand out as custodians of traditional wisdom and sustainable resource management practices. Indigenous oil extraction methods—used to derive oil from fruits, nuts, and seeds—reflect a deep connection to local environments. These practices, which often involve manual labor and simple traditional tools, prioritize sustainability and draw from generations of accumulated knowledge.

The Paudi Bhuiyan community of northern Odisha exemplifies this approach. Through community-led practices and rich ethno-ecological knowledge, they have developed sustainable methods for oil extraction and natural resource management. Their way of life is deeply intertwined with the forest, prompting the development of systems that ensure both the use and conservation of these resources. The Paudi Bhuiyans’ traditional ecological knowledge contributes significantly to sustainable development. It offers tested strategies for enhancing community resilience, managing resources, and adapting to climate change. Integrating this knowledge into broader development frameworks can lead to more equitable, effective, and lasting outcomes—for both the community and the region. Therefore, it is essential to protect and wisely utilize these natural resources, recognizing and valuing the Paudi Bhuiyan’s continued stewardship and expertise in sustainable practices such as traditional oil production and preservation.

Keywords: Sustainable resource, Indigenous, Oil extraction, Traditional knowledge.

Economic Intimate Partner Violence (EIPV) is a form of partner financial abuse, work sabotage or economic bias that constitute a source of concerns in almost every society though it is little-analysed as a peculiar abuse in some socio-african context. This work thus scrutinises EIPV as a specific form of violence with a view to shedding light on the specific factors that affect its occurrence from the victims’ characteristics. To achieve this, the explanatory sequential mixed method was used through a multi-step sampling for quantitative data collection and the snowbell sampling for qualitative data collection. The latter helped to mobilise 300 questionnaires and 20 interviews that were analysed using the Chi-Square test and the content analyses method. The results show that socio-demographic factors namely age, level of education, marriage settlement, income and profession have very strong and strong correlation with EIPV. All in all, the older a woman is, the more educated she is, the higher her monthly income, the more her profession is prestigious or well paid, the less she is likely to endure Economic Partner Assaults.

Keywords: Demographic Factors, Economic, Intimate partner, Violence.

This paper tries to explore the politics associated with non-native language use in two major cities of India – Bengaluru and Kolkata. The recent protests against English signages in Bengaluru, the outflux of some non- annada speaking daily-wage labourers and the somewhat discriminatory experiences of non-Kannada speakers working in different sectors of the economy have served as the starting points of this paper. This paper tries to compare and contrast daily experiences in the two metro cities by looking at language use.By exploring non-native language use and its associated politics in everyday life in Kolkata and Bengaluru, this paper tries to explore what is meant by authentic version of communication by the people in the two cities, and thereby what is understood as “life uninhibited” by non-native language speakers in these cities in the contemporary times.

Keywords: non-native language, linguistic diversity, language politics, linguistic racism, identity politics.