• Ringngheti Khenglawt

Mauruangi is a legendary mizo folktale which depicts the suffering of a girl under a stereotypical wicked stepmother and a jealous step sister Bingtaii. In spite of the sufferings, the protagonist grew up to become a lovely, virtuous woman, ended up marrying a ‘vai lalpa’ (a foreign Lord) thus living happily ever after. But the story is not that simple. In this paper, we will critically analyse the intricacies pertaining to the dominant ideologies through the sociological lens. In addition to this, we will also explore the way this text has been put across to the audience such that it appeals to their likeness and gives a sense of connection to the Mizo culture.

folktale, tribal, ideology, patriarchy

"Critical Analysis on Dominant Ideologies in Mizo Tribal Folktale: Mauruangi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no.87-89, April-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004212.pdf

"Critical Analysis on Dominant Ideologies in Mizo Tribal Folktale: Mauruangi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no. pp87-89, April-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004212.pdf