Recently, tribal leaders have accused the Andaman and Nicobar island administration of seeking to drag the Shompen, an isolated indigenous community into a “modern lifestyle”.
About Shompen Tribe:
They are one of the most isolated tribes on Earth.
They are designated as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India.
They reside in dense tropical rain forests of the Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar group of Islands.
Occupation: The Shompen are nomadic hunter-gatherers, living in small groups.
They exhibit Mongoloid features.
Society:
They have nuclear families comprising husband, wife, and their unmarried children.
A Shompen family is controlled by the eldest male member, who controls all activities of the women and kids.
Monogamy is the general rule, although polygamy is allowed too.
The Shompen worship the moon, known as Houou, as their goddess, whom they believe created the universe.
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