Jarawa Tribe

The Jarawa Tribe

Social Science Group Activity

Contents

1. Origin

2. Location

3. Lifestyle

4. Language

5. Occupation

6. Status of Women

Origin

The History of the Jarawa Tribe

Origin

The Jarawas are the descendants of the Jangil Tribe.

They have been in the Andaman Islands for above two millennia approximately.

The Jarawas were distinctly different in both language and culture from the Greater Andamanese.

Location

Where the Jarawa Tribe is located

Location

The Jarawa Tribe inhabits the Western Region of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands.

Northern Group

It is divided into three socially distinct territorial groups: the Northern Group, Central Group and Southern Group.

Central Group

Northern Group: West of Middle Island.Central Group: West of Middle Island.Southern Group: West of Southern Island.

Southern Group

Lifestyle

How The Jarawa Tribe lives

Lifestyle

The Jarawas are not welfare-dependent and rely on traditional means of sustenance.

Their nomadic lifestyle involves hunting, fishing, and gathering for food.

Their diet includes wild boar, turtles and eggs, crabs, sea creatures, wild pigs, fruits, and honey.

Language

What do they speak?

Language

Järawa or Jarwa is an Ongan language, spoken by the Jarawa people in various regions of the Andaman Islands

Occupation

What do they spend their time doing?

Occupation

The Jarawa Tribe has always lived like hunter-gatherers.

Their traditional occupations include hunting, fishing, and gathering wild fruits and vegetables.

They highly rely on the rich natural resources of the tropical rainforests of the Andaman Islands.

Status of Women

Status of Women

In traditional indigenous societies, gender roles differ from mainstream societies.

Women play vital roles in tasks like food gathering, childcare, and contributing to the tribe's well-being.

Thank you

Project by Aarav, Dhaya and Medha.