Northeast India comprises of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. It is one of the most ethically and linguistically diverse region in India. The regions have a high concentration of tribal population in the hilly states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and also in the hill districts of the states of Manipur, Assam and Tripura. North-East is a small part of India, which has been considered as the most backward, marginal, and isolated in the entire country, is basically surrounded by hills except a portion of Assam (Brahmaputra and Barak valley) comparatively a plain area. The lives of the peop1e of Northeast have not been easy as they have witnessed innumerable ethnic violence’s, secessionist movements since a long time. Socia1 ignorance, politica1 neg1igence, economic exploitation experienced by the people of Northeast often has gone to snatch their rights. As we know that north-east India is a region which always remained aloof from the rest of the country, this region which is sparked by the feelings of marginalization and people who resides in this area have a profound impact on our society and its peop1e. North east India is very famous for the matrilineal society it have in the state of Meghalaya among the Khasi and Garo tribe. However, in the other regions also the North eastern women enjoy more privileges and higher status as compared to the status of women in all India average. Northeast India has witnessed several strong women movements raising their voices against injustice and trying to bring change into the society, few examples where women portrayed their strong individuality are Anti-Afspa movement at Manipur, Mizo hmeichhi insuihkhawm pawl at Mizoram, watsu Mngdung at Nagaland, Nupi lan at Manipur etc.

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