Continuity and Change Among The Nagas’: A Case of Viswema

Change is an ever present phenomenon. There are changes in almost every aspect of life including social, political, and world view. Social institution like education system, marriage, economy, religion, occupation, etc has undergone tremendous changes with the advent of Christianity and modern education. Viswema have a comparatively higher literacy as against other bordering villages. Almost all families send their wards to school and colleges. Every year, most girls and boys leave the village to other cities of the country in order to pursue higher education. The health statuses of the villagers are better than ever before. In the past villagers followed traditional healthcare system and had belief in some divine power. But at present such beliefs and practices are very rare among them. In the past, people performed the marriage rites and rituals through traditional belief system but with the advent of Christianity, the traditional believes, custom and practices are less practiced. The Church, besides teaching Bible also acts as an instrument to educate people of their social obligations towards the society.