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             INFORMAL MEANS OF SOCIAL CONTROL AMONG BALOCH TRIBES

                                                        (A STUDY OF BASTI GADAI) 

                                                    

BY

Abdul Majeed

 M.Sc Anthropology

ANT-06-12

                                                                

                                                                Session 2012-14

                                           DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

                                           INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

                                BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY, MULTAN

                                                    

        INFORMAL MEANS OF SOCIAL CONTROL AMONG BALOCH TRIBES

                                      (A STUDY OF BASTI GADAI) 

                                                     BY

            

                                             Abdul Majeed                                      

                                             M.Sc Anthropology

                                                              ANT-12-06

A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE

                                                                        IN

                                                        ANTHROPOLOGY

                                                             Session 2012-14

     DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

                                            INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

                               BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY MULTAN

                              

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the work contained in the thesis entitled “Informal Means of Social Control Among Baloch Tribes” (A Study of Basti Gadai), written by Abdul Majeed Roll No. ANT-12-06 has been carried out under the supervision of Mr. Muhammad Shafeeq. I also hereby declare that this thesis has not been submitted for any degree elsewhere.

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Abdul Majeed

                                                          

                                                  CERTIFICATE

It is certified that the work contained in this thesis entitled “Informal Means of Social Control among Baloch Tribes” (A Study of Basti Gadai), written by Abdul Majeed Roll No. ANT-12-06 has been carried out under my Supervision and is approved for submission in partial fulfillment of the requirement for degree of Masters of science in Anthropology.

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Mr. Muhammad Shafeeq

Institute of Social Sciences

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

                                    

                                                 Dedicated

                          to

                                   My beloved

                 Parents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

            This research would not have been possible without the blessings of Almighty ALLAH, The most beneficent and the most merciful. His blessings helped me get through the hardships experienced. More so, bundles of thankfulness to the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), whose code of conduct guides us all to strive for excellence in every walk of life. And gratitude of thanks to Dr. Ishaque Fani, Head of Department, Institute of Social Sciences. His immense knowledge helped us strive through the whole research process. I am heartily thankful to my supervisor, Mr. Muhammad Shafeeq, whose help, supervision and support from the initial to the final level enabled me to develop an understanding of the subject. He has been a tremendous mentor for me. I would like to thank him for encouraging my research and for allowing me to grow as a researcher. His advice on every aspect of my research has been priceless. Moreover, I am gratefully thankful to the whole faculty of Department of Anthropology, every teacher delivered their knowledge to the students helping us to perform well. I also want to thank them for letting my defense be an enjoyable moment, and for the brilliant comments and suggestions.

Lastly, special thanks to my family. I cannot express how thankful I am to my parents for all of the sacrifices that they’ve made on my behalf. Their prayers for me was what sustained me this far. I would also like to thank my key informant Essa khan and my cousin Muhammad Tariq who supported me throughout the research work and incented me to strive towards my goal.

                                                                                                                                                   Abdul Majeed

                                           ABSTRACT

Deviance in sociological context, describes actions or behaviors that violate social norms including formally enacted rules (e.g crimes) as well as informal violations (e.g rejecting norms and values). Present study focuses on, how deviance is controlled by using informal means of control. This study explores different types of informal social control that are practiced in tribal areas of Balochistan to maintain social order in those areas. Basti Gadai, a Baloch tribe of District Barkhan is selected as locale to conduct the research. Current research is conducted by following qualitative approach. It is descriptive in its nature. Subjectivity of research topic claimed to use qualitative research methods i.e case study method, collection of life histories, in depth interviews, participant observation and kinship mapping. Sample size of 60 houses was selected to collect the data by using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. After the research completed, it became evident that informal means of control are very important and very effective in maintaining social control among Baloch tribes of Balochistan. Different types of informal means of control used to regulate the people’ behavior are: Jirga, Marka, Bhaa, Qasam, Leadership, Women as symbol of honor, Male dominancy, Strong ethnicity, Religion, Socialization, Norms, values and customs, Strict punishments, Social gatherings, Weapons, Music, Livelihood and  Public opinion etc.