Call for Papers (CFP)Edited Volume: Tribes & Tribalism in Southeast Asia Editor: Partha Sarathi Sarkar, et al.Publisher: Boi Aarot Publication, Kolkata, IndiaPublication Date: January 2026About the VolumeThe forthcoming edited book “Tribes & Tribalism in Southeast Asia” seeks to explore the diverse and evolving realities of tribal life, identity, and governance across the Southeast Asian region. Tribal communities in this area represent deep reservoirs of cultural diversity, traditional wisdom, ecological knowledge, and resilient social systems. Yet, they also face continuous transformations through modernization, migration, state policies, and globalization.This interdisciplinary volume aims to present critical analyses, ethnographic insights, and comparative reflections on the meanings of “tribe” and “tribalism” in Southeast Asia—through historical, political, cultural, and developmental perspectives. The book aspires to contribute to ongoing academic dialogues and policy debates surrounding indigeneity, autonomy, and inclusive development.
Suggested Themes (include but are not limited to):Conceptualizing “tribe” and “tribalism” in Southeast AsiaColonial and postcolonial encounters with tribal societiesIndigenous knowledge systems and environmental sustainabilityTribal governance, customary law, and local self-determinationLanguage, folklore, and oral traditions among Southeast Asian tribesMigration, displacement, and cultural resilienceGender, kinship, and social organization in tribal contextsTribal movements, social justice, and activismEducation, livelihood, and technology in tribal developmentComparative tribal studies in South and Southeast Asia
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Length: 250–300 words (with 4–5 keywords)
Full Paper Length: 3000 – 6000 words
Referencing Style: APA 7th
EditionFont: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
Language: English
Abstract Submission (Extended Deadline): 20th November 2025
Full Paper Submission: 10th December 2025
Publication Date: January 2026
All submissions should be sent via email to: partha@boiaarotpublication.com
Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Selected papers will be included in the edited volume published by Boi Aarot Publication, Kolkata, India, in January 2026.Editor’s NoteThis volume welcomes contributions from academics, independent researchers, and practitioners working with tribal or indigenous communities. It aims to document and analyze tribal voices, wisdom, and contemporary challenges to ensure visibility and recognition within global scholarship.
Editor-in-Chief: Partha Sarathi Sarkar
Email: partha@boiaarotpublication.com
Publisher: Boi Aarot Publication, Kolkata, India