Understanding Acculturation Attitude and Perceived Discrimination among Dominant (Mainstream Society) and Non-dominant (Tea Tribes) Groups in Assam

Abstract

Assam, a north-eastern state in India, is known for its diverse population comprising various ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. One such group is the ‘Tea Tribe’ or ‘Adivasi’ community, which has been living in Assam for more than a century. The Tea Tribe community mainly comprises people who were brought to Assam from central India as indentured laborers by the British during the colonial era. Although the Tea Tribe community constitutes a significant proportion of the population in Assam, they face various social, economic, and political challenges. These challenges include poverty, lack of education, limited access to healthcare, and discrimination (Hussain, 2019).