Christianity and tribals 1-2

Started with advent of Britishers and Christian missionary. 1813 charter. 

Impact areas

Christianity provided refuge to tribals against exploitation and opportunities in education and development. Srinivas noted that these were bait for conversion. 1962.

Change in lifestyle. Konyak Naga use guitar in their festivals. Well versed in English language. Enable them to get jobs in BPO sector Delhi. 

Negatives.

Sahay 1968 detailed study of Christian in chota Nagpur. Oraon Ranchi district Christianity replaced sarna religion. change in festivals, village organisation, rights de passage. Created rift in society. Positive of high literacy and awareness of rights. There is scrutiny, indigenisation, retrogression and the new youth is blending old believes with the new ones and influence from sarana religion. 

In Jharkhand areas like Khunti tribals are caught between silent war of Church and RSS. ET, 2016. Jay aadivasi Yuva Shakti.