Post by Almie Armaan Muzaddadi

After months of research, interviews, revisions, and countless hours of reading, I finally had the opportunity to present my paper at the International Seminar on Reimagining Tribal Studies organized by Department of English, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) My paper, “Gendered Pathways to Sustainability: A Comparative Study of Khasi and Badaga Women,” examines how indigenous women sustain cultural continuity and ecological practices within matrilineal and patrilineal kinship systems. Through qualitative research and comparative analysis, I explored how gender, kinship, and sustainability intersect across two distinct regional contexts in India. This work was shaped significantly by the guidance of my mentor Dr Radhika R and the research training and support I received through Konnifel . The internship strengthened my skills in qualitative methodology, thematic analysis, and theoretical engagement, and most importantly, gave me the confidence to present my research on an academic platform. Presenting this paper was not just about sharing findings, but about contributing to conversations on gender, indigenous knowledge systems, and sustainability. Grateful for the learning, the mentorship, and the platform. Kristu Jayanti University #Research #Sociology #IndigenousStudies #GenderAndEcology #AcademicGrowth #ConferencePresentation #Konnifel #KristuJayantiUniversity