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Art, Science and Language: Teaching Tools of Aborigines in India

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In this chapter, I explore the ways in which the Aboriginal communities in India utilize indigenous artistic, scientific, linguistic, and cultural resources to teach members of their own communities a scientific understanding of nature. I also look into their usage of culturally specific short stories to impart knowledge and skills of science and technology required for application in their daily life.

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    The word “tribal” is synonymous with the negative connotations implied by ideas of primitiveness, uncivilized state and barbaric images. The terms “Adivasi” can be used in the Indian context and would essentially bear the same notions which modern neutral forms such as ‘indigenous communities’ or ‘ethnic communities’ possess. They can be used interchangeably. However, the Government of India uses the term “tribe” in its official discourse for various administrative purposes.

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    A tribal language, which does not have script.

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    A place where Lambada tribes leave called as Thanda.

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    Special Economic Zones.

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Vislavath, R. (2019). Art, Science and Language: Teaching Tools of Aborigines in India. In: Babaci-Wilhite, Z. (eds) Promoting Language and STEAM as Human Rights in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2880-0_4

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