ABSTRACT:
Meghalaya recently has been adding significantly to its aged population. The distinctive aspect of this largely tribal society is its continuation of a social order, which is matrilineal. The women enjoy a much higher social status particularly based on a system of inheritance along female line and matri-local marriage institution. It may therefore be exceedingly interesting to examine the issue of the aged section and care of the aged in such a society that distinguishes itself from the rest not only in North-East but also from rest of the country.
Cite this article:
Markynti Swer. Developmental problems of ageing: Case study of Meghalaya. Research J. Humanities and Social Sciences. 7(4): October- December, 2016, 293-304. doi: 10.5958/2321-5828.2016.00048.6
Cite(Electronic):
Markynti Swer. Developmental problems of ageing: Case study of Meghalaya. Research J. Humanities and Social Sciences. 7(4): October- December, 2016, 293-304. doi: 10.5958/2321-5828.2016.00048.6 Available on: https://www.rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2016-7-4-13