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This chapter begins with a brief geneology of the term ‘Adivasi’ which is now used to categorize a heterogenous group of people believed to be first inhabitants in the region. Here, I consider the role of colonialism in the production of the ‘Adivasi’ category. Following this, current barriers that Adivasi students in India face in their efforts to access quality education are discussed, along with Adivasi social movements. Historically these movements have been driven by struggles to retain land and natural resources, whereas Adivasis have generally perceived education as an unwelcome imposition and secondary priority. Adivasi social movements are highlighted as acts of resistance to national and corporate development initiatives.
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Desai, K. (2015). Adharshila Shikshan Kendra. In: Huaman, E.S., Sriraman, B. (eds) Indigenous Innovation. Advances in Innovation Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-226-4_9
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