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"Myanmar is known for its engaging history, rich cultural heritage, and diverse ethnic communities. Its tumultuous political past has been discussed by academics and policy makers for decades, however, the land of the Shwedagon cannot only be defined by conflict and contestation. Myanmar is complex and multi-layered with innumerable issues shaping its identity and manifold interpretations creating its distinctiveness. A deeper comprehension of its past glory with thoughtful deliberation on its socio-economic challenges help to understand the country better. This book fills this gap by focusing on four broad themes--reminiscence, restoration, re-evaluation, and resurrection. It studies interconnected issues ranging from nostalgia and belonging to Myanmar's contribution to art and heritage (through its museums, cinema, folk traditions); from the problems of landlessness, resource dispossession and climate change to the experience of marginalized groups. The author weaves these themes into a common narrative of discovering Myanmar through a holistic lens. The book aims to explore the country through its history, culture, communities, and challenges. A unique contribution, the book highlights the myriad facets of Myanmar by contemplating on its inherent strengths and visible weaknesses. It would be indispensable for scholars and researchers of Southeast Asian studies, Asian studies, area studies, Myanmar studies, political studies, cultural studies, and sociology"--

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The Eastern Himalaya and the Mongoloid myth; 2 Access to water and gender rights in India: contextualising the various debates through the study of a mountain village in Sikkim; 3 Challenges to women as food and risk managers in the context of floods: a case study from Tinsukia; 4 'Constructed' images of gender and gender roles in the Northeastern Himalayas: virtual and actual; 5 Towards a research collaboration with indigenous communities in India.

"The Eastern Himalaya region covers a geographical area that spans five nations and has diverse landscapes, a multitude of ethnic groups and a rich variety of flora and fauna. The region is relatively poor in terms of GDP and per capita income; industrialisation and infrastructure is under-developed; climate-induced disasters are frequent; and maternal and infant mortality rates are high. Economic constraints combined with restrictive cultural norms create barriers for women in education, employment and decision-making, thus further entrenching unequal gender relations. This book explores the ways in which gender-sensitive and inclusive policies can be developed to address the basic issues of marginalisation, livelihood, poverty and vulnerability in the Eastern Himalayas. The chapters in the volume touch upon current concerns, such as the economic and social challenges faced by women, their control over resources, questions of patriarchy, discrimination, conflict, gender rights and equity, information, empowerment and participation, and women as agents of change. This volume will be useful to researchers and scholars in gender studies, sociology and social anthropology, development studies, economic and human geography, politics, northeast and Himalayan studies, South Asian studies, as well as policymakers and those in the development sector and non-governmental organisations."--Provided by publisher

"This book presents a broad overview of the challenges posed by COVID-19 in India and its neighboring countries. It studies the differing responses to COVID-19 infections across South Asia, the variegated impact of the pandemic on its societies, communities and economies, and emerging challenges which require an interdisciplinary understanding and analysis. With a range of case studies from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, this book, analyses the socio-economic impact of the pandemic, including the structural challenges faced by farmers in the agricultural production and migrant workers in the informal sectors; examines the shifting trends in migration and displacement during the pandemic; explores the precarity faced by LGBTQ , transgender, Dalit, tribal, senior citizens, and other marginalized communities during the pandemic; discusses the gendered impact of the pandemic on women and girls, combining with multiple and intersecting inequalities like race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, geographical location, and sexual orientation and sheds light on the position of health infrastructure and healthcare services across different countries, and the transitions experienced in their education sectors as well, in response to COVID-19. A holistic read on the pandemic, this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of sociology, medical anthropology, sociology of health, pandemic and health studies, political studies, social anthropology, public policy, and South Asian studies"--

COVID-19 and the challenges of doubling farmers' income in India / Chitrasen Bhue -- Migration, informality and COVID-19 pandemic in India / Debdulal Saha -- Effect of COVID-19 on the economy of north eastern region of India : an assessment / Rajdeep Singha -- COVID-19 and health workforce in India : time for radical change? / Ramila Bisht, Shaveta Menon and Balakrishnan Nair -- COVID-19 and the Indian health system : a democratic deficit / Ritu Priya and Mathew George -- Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the Indian education system / Chandan Kumar Sharma and Angel Habamon Syiem -- NGOs in the times of COVID-19 / Namami Sharma -- Home, violence and the pandemic : sociological discourses and re-imagination in India / Rukmini Sen -- The unwanted citizen : dalit precarity and the pandemic in India / N. Sukumar and Shailaja Menon -- COVID-19 and queer community in India : transgender precarity vs #Homovivah / Pushpesh Kumar and Vallala Sravya -- Life of the marginalised and the pandemic : the case of tribes in India / Jagannath Ambagudia and Virginius Xaxa -- Tracing challenges, coping and resilience among older persons amidst corona pandemic : a case of urban India / Archana Kaushik -- Socio economic impact of COVID-19 and lessons : Bangladesh / Shaheen Anam -- A neighbour's anguish : Myanmar's response to the pandemic / Reshmi Banerjee -- Social dimension of COVID-19 outbreak in Nepal / Madhusudan Subedi and Prativa Subedi -- The crown and the corona : a close-up on Bhutan's successful COVID response led by the king / Sonam Kinga -- Risks, livelihoods, and family life : negotiating the Covid-19 pandemic in urban Pakistan / Faiza Mushtaq -- New normal in Sri Lanka : the impact of local reaction to a global pandemic in shaping everyday lives of the citizens / Anton Piyarathne.