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Title
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Community well-being and the ‘invisible’ subjectivities of indigenous people
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Description
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The article discusses the importance of measuring community well-being (CWB) for indigenous groups, particularly the Irulas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. It critiques the conventional Human Development Index (HDI) for failing to capture the subjective experiences of these communities, which are essential for understanding their development needs. The authors emphasize that individual well-being is deeply interlinked with collective well-being, highlighting the significance of social cohesion, cultural identity, and traditional practices. They advocate for a holistic approach to development that prioritizes both material and non-material factors affecting indigenous communities' livelihoods, health, and cultural integrity.
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Date
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10 July 2021
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Format
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Pdf
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Language
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English
