Youth dormitories are a traditional institution among several tribal societies of the world including the various tribes of India, the tribes of South-East Asia, and the native Americans.[1]
Among many tribes, the youth dormitory is a now declining or defunct institution. For example, among several tribes of North-East India, the traditional dormitories (called morung) became dysfunctional in the 20th century, with the advent of modern educational institutions and Christianity.[2] However, among some tribes, such as the Nagas, it has continued to exist as a socio-cultural institution.[3]
- ^ V. R. Reddy 1997, p. 216.
- ^ R. S. Mann 1993, p. 37-38.
- ^ Tiasunep 2019, p. 265.