As part of the academic requirements for the paper Social Anthropology, the Department of Sociology organized a tribal visit on October 4. The purpose of the visit was to gain firsthand knowledge and understanding of the socio-cultural life, traditions, and governance systems of tribal communities in Kerala. The students of the B.A. Sociology fifth semester participated in this educational field trip.
The Mannan tribe is one of the prominent tribal communities in Kerala, primarily inhabiting the Idukki district. They are known for preserving their traditional customs, matrilineal inheritance system, and a unique governance structure led by a tribal king. The Mannans traditionally depend on agriculture, forest produce, and allied activities for their livelihood.