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.
____________________
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.
________________________
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.
