A Philosophical Discussion of Sustainable Development: A Case From the Bangladeshi Santal Community

A Philosophical Discussion of Sustainable Development: A Case From the Bangladeshi Santal Community

Parimal Kumar Roy, Haris Abd Wahab, Mashitah Hamidi
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6172-3.ch005
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Abstract

This chapter aims to present a logical discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they are being treated as incorrect concepts in the academic world and the ethnic community. The Santal is one of the examples from Bangladesh. Methodologically, this chapter follows the 'capability approach' by Amartya Sen to understand the changing trend in the Santal community of Bangladesh. The discussion shows that despite being a global phenomenon, sustainable development is not an ideal coupling phrase to combat global issues because it falls into the global trap within. Based on secondary data from the literature and the first author's reflections, the study of versatile literature has been noted in this chapter.

Key Terms in this Chapter

Sustainable: Whatever we have in the text regarding the meaning of Sustainable, we understand that it is the nurturing of nature based on community-based guidelines. So, the Santal community says they have Customary law to protect nature with love and humanity, which is called sustainability.

Development: When the community feels the positive change to smooth their life without making their traditions devasted is called Development in the Santal community.

Santal: Is one of the Ethnic groups amid 50 according to Government of Bangladesh. This community is the largest community in number in the norther part of Bangladesh; and the second largest of Bangladesh. But in this community, most of the people live with hand to mouth, and lots of sufferings to lead the life.

Customary Law: Is a long-standing practice among the community to guide their socio-economic life.The Santal community is habituated with their tradions to keep it for long term.

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