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INDIGENOUS METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN OUTLOOK ON ISSUES, CHALLENGES, RELEVANCE AND SCOPES

Authors:
Sukla Sikder

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Sukla Sikder
Scholar (UGC-NET-SRF, Teaching Assistant), Department of Anthropology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata-126, WB, India

MLA 8
Sikder, Sukla. "INDIGENOUS METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN OUTLOOK ON ISSUES, CHALLENGES, RELEVANCE AND SCOPES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 3, no. 11, Nov. 2018, pp. 5882-5896, ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=409. Accessed Nov. 2018.
APA
Sikder, S. (2018, November). INDIGENOUS METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN OUTLOOK ON ISSUES, CHALLENGES, RELEVANCE AND SCOPES. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 3(11), 5882-5896. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=409
Chicago
Sikder, Sukla. "INDIGENOUS METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN OUTLOOK ON ISSUES, CHALLENGES, RELEVANCE AND SCOPES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 3, no. 11 (November 2018), 5882-5896. Accessed November, 2018. ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=409.

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Abstract:
Conflict is an inescapable part of human society. Resolution of conflict is utterly important for the maintenance of social order and harmony. Given to the originality of indigenous society through the earth, some Indigenous methods of Conflict Resolution (IMCR) are still in the practice of which a few have got the recognition of the concerned nation or state. The present study will throw light on the truth and relevance of IMCR. The study attempted to present insights and initiatives of different Government, Non-Government agency and of the law and policymakers of the different region to understand the effects and relevance of IMCR in contemporary societies. Through the study, a critical evaluation has been made on the hope of continuation of such traditional methods and institutions by the younger generation. The study also upheld the reasons of support for traditional indigenous institutions by the concerned people over the modern legal court. The study suggests that to shoulder with modern jurisdiction IMCR needs to have time-based revise system. Sharing of space in jurisdiction both by IMCR and modern laws can make the conflict resolution methods sustainable.

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