From Patriarchal Exclusion to Gender Equity: Reassessing the Changing Trends in Property Distribution among the Zeme Tribe of Nagaland
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study explores the changing trends in property distribution amongst the Zeme community of Nagaland.The Zeme tribe is a male-dominated community and follows a patrilineal inheritance system.The Inheritance practices are mainly passed down through the male children of the family, with the female children often left out.However, due to recent socio-economic improvement, urban migration, increase in formal education and legal awareness, the property distribution practices among the Zeme tribe are slowly evolving.The study uses ethnographic observation and a qualitative approach.This paper attempts to analyse the causes of changes in property inheritance practices.The study will also examine the challenges faced by Zeme women in accessing property.
Authors: P.G.J. Richard, Idausile Endi
Institution: William Carey University
Language: English
Topic: Land Rights and Reforms
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415039153
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