Browsing Thesis (BSS in Anthropology) by Title
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Landholding as a lifeline: The impact of the Rohingya Crisis on farmers in Teknaf and Ukhia
(Brac University, 2023-01)Most cohesion and host community reports regarding the Rohingya crisis frequently mention the adversities faced by farmers as a result of the mass exodus, even though their adversities are discussed vaguely, with farmers ... -
The mathar orna and authority among middle-class Bangladeshi women: Personal reflections on a collective phenomenon
(Brac University, 2022-05)This thesis explores the socio-cultural aspects of veiling among middle-class Bangladeshi women, especially the mathar orna. The subtle yet powerful maneuvering qualities of this specific form of veiling work to ensure ... -
Memories of the partition and the formation of identities
(Brac University, 2019-12)The story of the Partition serves as the origin story of the modern Indian sub continent and continues to be relevant in the context of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Communal differences among the citizens of these three ... -
The millennium development goals: its impact on the achieving primary education
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Minority politics of Bengal muslims in late colonial era and their understanding of Pakistan
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)This thesis reviews how the idea of Pakistan was accepted and explicated by the Bengali Muslims in late colonial era. The question of cultural autonomy was resolved by them based on linguistic, cultural and religious aspects ... -
A new world view and the promises of Tabligh: an ethnographic study
(Brac University, 2019-07)The Tablighi Jamaat is a self-proclaimed non-political, transnational Islamic reform movement which was initiated in India in the 1920's. The founder of the Tablighi Jamaat, Moulana Muhammad Ilyas (1885-1944), founded the ... -
Nogor Baul: fusion music in contemporary Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-05-14)Nogor Baul who is also known as James, is a very important figure in our country. Through his great contribution he has made a special place in the hearts of the people. He flourished rock music in the context of Bangladeshi ... -
Ontological formation of the Otaku subculture and subjects in Bangladesh
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The popularity of supernatural entertainment among the young adults in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-09)‘The Popularity of Supernatural Entertainment among the Young Adults in Bangladesh’, in this particular topic, the substantial role of body and mind behind enjoying the supernatural genre of movies and TV series is ... -
Religiosity/Spirituality and Mental Health
(Brac University, 2022-05)Religion has always been a source of spiritual guidance and reassurance for the followers because of the moral template it provides. However, with the advancement of science and technology, people have slowly drifted ... -
Resistance of rap: an ever struggling battlefield in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018-12)The thesis explores the relationship of rap and resistance among youth in urban Bangladesh, situated in a transnational context. I first show how rap, a global phenomenon, becomes localized and gains its resistive nature ... -
Revisiting women empowerment: a retrospect on the other side of readymade garment industry
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-12)Empowerment in the garments industry is the pivot of a seesaw, where at one end there are women and then there’s the other end that carries all the obstacles. This study works with women empowerment concentrating on ... -
Road safety movement: Young adults and collective engagement in social movement
(Brac University, 2022-10)Road safety is a concerning issue worldwide. As the proximity of accidents has increased, it has become a severe concern for the masses. Dhaka witnessed its second most significant contemporary movement in 2018; The road ... -
The role of educational institutions in identity development
(BRAC University, 2019-05)The main aim of this thesis was to study how different institutions play different roles to develop identity of human beings, in a given society. In this thesis I have studied the impact of schools on the identity formation ... -
The role of government on women entrepreneurs and development: a study on the Joyeeta Foundation
(Brac University, 2022-12)The thesis examines women entrepreneurs to influence women's empowerment in society with the help of a government organization known as the Joyeeta Foundation. This thesis is about the effect of entrepreneurs on the way ... -
Sense of community a weapon of survival: an ethnographic study on Korail
(BRAC University, 2016)Korail, from other side of the lake might seem as an inadequate piece of land which is occupied by ‘illegal settlers’ or from the research of the NGOs, people may assume that Korail is just a plot for manufacturing different ... -
Sheltered: a thesis exploring the link between bhodrota and the sexual subjectivities of Bangladeshi middle-class new adults
(Brac University, 2022-08)Sheltered’ explores the cultural taboo about sexuality among the urban middle-class in Bangladesh, i.e. the bhodrolok, and the way it shapes sexuality and sexual norms/expectations. This taboo exists to maintain and ... -
A study of women's period experiences inside Dhaka City: at home and workplace
(Brac University, 2023-11)Women's income is still seen as a secondary source of income by their family members regardless of their professional success. This belief system also permeates the workplace as the male counterparts look down on their ... -
A study on the identity formation of tea garden workers: stories curtained in the narrative of development
(Brac University, 2019-09)Shreemangal is one of themost popular tourist spots in Bangladesh. Shreemangal is known as the land of tea. At the entrance, there is a statue of a woman plucking tea leaves in a basket which is tied to her head. This same ... -
A study on the socio economic realities of Bangladesh based dancers: understanding their financial struggles and industry issues that set dance as a marginalized profession in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)This paper highlights the major nuances that constitute the life of a professional dancer in Bangladesh, within the local dance industry that exists. Given the socio-economic backdrop that Bangladesh has, earning from ...