Ishan BhatnagarAIR 5 · CSE 2025 · 150 wordsTheir whole copy
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Nivedita Menon argues that the project of modernization, enshrined in codificatory exercises like the Hindu Code Bill or the UCC is a standardizing exercise bringing uniformity of application. By its nature, it suppresses the inherent multiculturalism and pluralism of the Indian social order.
Himalayan tribes, especially in the North East like Khasi, Meiteis etc. have had the following systems -
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Nivedita Menon argues that the project of modernization, enshrined in codificatory exercises like the Hindu Code Bill or the UCC is a standardizing exercise bringing uniformity of application. By its nature, it suppresses the inherent multiculturalism and pluralism of the Indian social order.
Himalayan tribes, especially in the North East like Khasi, Meiteis etc. have had the following systems -
(i) Matriliny, with the youngest daughter inheriting property
(ii) Polyandry and in some instances, polygamy
(iii) institutions like tribal hostels for premarital cohabitation.
While the tribal customs of North East were kept untouched by Hindu law reform by virtue of Schedule VI, this was not the case for the Northern and Western Himalaya.
Impact on overall culture: Himalayan languages are overrepresented among endangered languages.
Hence, it is being argued by scholars such as Flavia Agnes that a UCC gives a distinct threat to matrilineal, polyandrous systems prevalent in N.E India.
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While the tribal customs of North East were kept untouched by Hindu law reform by virtue of Schedule VI, this was not the case for the Northern and Western Himalaya. Impact on overall culture: Himalayan languages are overrepresented among endangered languages.
Hence, it is being argued by scholars such as Flavia Agnes that a UCC gives a distinct threat to matrilineal, polyandrous systems prevalent in N.E India.