Identity, Politics, and Narratives of Belonging

The collection of essays draws from a comprehensive exploration of Northeast India’s diverse heritage, intently capturing richly textured social landscape, sacred environment, natural resources, literary terrain, and culinary traditions. Its regional literature, along with their translations into English, remain a crucial aspect highlighted in this anthology. Alongside this, issues of gender dynamics and body politics, and the manner they engage with prevailing societal norms, is further revealed. Additionally, these essays intently focus on identity, beliefs, and customs, providing an in-depth analysis of customary practices, regional folklore, and religious beliefs and how they shape regional identities and cultural dynamics. Through its critical portrayal of these multifaceted aspects of the Northeastern region, this collection reveals the reciprocal interplay of regional customs and folklore and their reflections in the evolving cultural discourse of Northeast India. In the process, it actively contributes to the ongoing dialogues on the region’s diverse literatures, customs, and community practices.