Educated Mising Women And Their Role In Social Development: A Case Study In Moinapara Village Under Dhemaji District Of Assam.

Abstract

The Misings, constitutionally known as the Miris, are riparian and agrarian people dwelling in upper Assam with distinct language and culture. Most of the people engage themselves in agricultural activities. Realizing the limitations of agriculture as a major income source, few people are shifting from agriculture to other vocations that prove prospective in terms of earnings. Growing education together with pressing necessities is also widening the horizon of their outlook towards opting for new vocations. An attempt has been made to look into the diverging profession of the Mising women ranging from agriculture to beautician in a given village.