Abstract
Village ‘Haats’ market are the most unique mechanism of gathering to exchange and sustain cultural, social, political and economic aspects of the citizens of any nation state. Haats are the undefined structure that provides platforms not only to sell their product but also for the showcase of local artisans, craftsperson which could be available only in some specific locations. The present paper attempts to recall the traditional way of exchanging cultural, social, economic and political bonds among indigenous society in India. The Haat provides the path to come across different ideologies of different communities. Puts light on the ancient tool of a sustainable life that connects societies. The paper examines the Haat system of the west Singhbhum and Saraikela Kharsawain districts in the state of Jharkhand, India. The paper would also examine the role of Haats during the severe emergency situation like the pandemic of Covid 19. Finally, the paper presents the findings of the study on the status of the Haat system in present times and recommends ways and means to improve the Haat mechanism. Methodology The paper shows the case study of Haats in the Singhbhum and Saraikela districts of Jharkhand, India. Haats are one of the tools for connecting people for the cultural, social and political socialization of the Ho tribe. Primary data has been collected through survey and interview method and government records. Articles have been used for secondary data. Moti Deogam "Haat: An Instrument of Cultural, Social, Economic and Political Socialization" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52826.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/52826/haat-an-instrument-of-cultural-social-economic-and-political-socialization/moti-deogam
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