Mar 29, 2021 · As warriors who often battled with other groups for land, Khasi men often went down to the plains for clashes. During those battles, some men died. Others settled for a new …

Traditionally a hand-spun, hand-woven fabric, worn with pride by both the men and women in Meghalaya, the fabric in its un-dyed off-white state, or maroon and mustard plaid design, is a …

Aug 2, 2019 · In most of the country, it is the men who rule. According to a 2018 report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research, entitled "Gender gap in land ownership,” …

Nov 23, 2020 · The tribal Khasi community in India's northeast is famed for its matrilineal heritage. But men are increasingly complaining that the tradition has left them neglected and devoid of …

Jul 16, 2024 · The traditional dress for men and women of the Khasi tribe is both beautiful and unique. The men wear the Jymphong which is a long sleeveless coat that has no collar. It is …

Sep 18, 2023 · This article argues that Khasi men constantly negotiate their gender identity in tandem with a tribal identity and find themselves trapped between a masculine assertion of …

Jan 19, 2012 · In the small hilly Indian state of Meghalaya, a matrilineal system operates with property names and wealth passing from mother to daughter rather than father to son - but …

Jan 5, 2025 · Property and family names are passed down through the youngest daughter, known as the Ka Khadduh. Men play vital roles in family and community leadership but do not inherit …

Unlike many other societies where lineage and inheritance flow through the male line, the Khasis upholds the matrilineal principle, tracing descent through the mother. Under this social …

May 16, 2024 · The Khasi tribe, native to the northeastern state of Meghalaya, has a deep historical and cultural legacy that dates back thousands of years. Linguistically, the Khasi …