CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL SCIENTIST (A National Refereed Journal - UGC Approved) Vol : IX-2 Spring 2017 ISSN No: 2230 - 956X Prof. Zokaitluangi Editor in Chief Dean, School of Social Sciences, Mizoram University & Professor, Department of Psychology, Mizoram University SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES MIZORAM UNIVERSITY (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) TANHRIL, AIZAWL – 796004 MIZORAM, INDIA e-mail : [email protected] CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL SCIENTIST (A National Refereed Journal - UGC approved) Vol : IX-2 Spring 2017 ISSN No: 2230 - 956X School of Social Editors Sciences- Convergence Editors Patron: Vice Chancellor, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India Guidelines Editor in Chief: Professor Zokaitluangi, Dean , Shool of Social Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India Archives (hard copy) Editorial boards: Prof. J.K. PatnaikDepartment of Political Science, MZU Vol: I - 1 Prof. Srinibas Pathi, Head Department of Public Administration, MZU Vol: I - 2 Prof. O. Rosanga, Department of History & Ethnography, MZU Vol: II - 1 Prof. Lalrintluanga, Department of Public Administration, MZU Vol: II - 2 Prof. Lalneihzovi, Department of Public Admn, MZU Vol: III - 1 Prof. C. Lalfamkima Varte, Head, Dept. of Psychology, MZU Vol: III - 2 Prof. H.K. Laldinpuii Fente, Department of Psychology, MZU Vol: IV - 1 Prof. E. Kanagaraj, Department. of Social Work, MZU Vol: IV - 2 Prof. J. Doungel, Department of Political Science, MZU Vol: V - 1 Prof. C. Devendiran, Head, Department of Social Work, MZU Vol: V - 2 Prof. K.V. Reddy, Head, Department of Political Science, MZU Vol: VI - 1 Dr Lalngurliana Sailo, Head, Dept of Hist and Ethnography, MZU. Vol: VI - 2 Dr, R.K. Mohanty, Head, Department of Sociology, MZU Vol: VII - 1 Vol: VII - 1 National Advisory Board Members: Vol: VIII - 1 1. Prof. A.P Singh, Department of Psychology, 2Banaras Hindu University, Vol: VIII – 2 Ph: 09415222327, Varanasi - 221005 Vol: IX - 1 2. Prof. Pardeep Sahni, Chairman and Professor, Department of Public Vol: IX - 2 Administration, School of Social Sciences, I.G.N.O.U. Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068. Mb: 9810039877 3. Prof. Amareswar Mishra, Former Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, Utkal University. 38. O.H.B Colony, Lewis Road. Bhubaneswar – 751002, Odisha. Mb: 9437018200. 4. Prof. Asok Sarkar, Department of Social Work, Visva – Bharati Sriniketan. Dist – Birbhum, West – Bengal – 731236, Email: [email protected] / Asok.sarkar@visva_bharati.ac.in, Mb: 09434001807, 08670799172 5. Prof. Rekha Pandey, Department of History, University of Hyderabad. Hyderabad, Telangana. Email: [email protected]. Ph: 09849428030 6. Prof. Paramjit S. Judge, Affiliation: Professor of Sociology, Editor, Sociological Bulletin. Guru Nanak University, Amritsar Punjab-143001, Contact Numbers: 0183-2257828(R), 0183-2258802-09. PABX 3381. E- mail: [email protected] 7. Prof.Krishna Menon, Department of Political Science, Dept of Gender Studies, School of Human Studies, Ambedkar University, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006 Email: [email protected] Mob: 9810526046 Vol : IX-2 Spring (December) 2017 ISSN No: 2230 956X (UGC Approved Journal) From Editor’s Desk The technological stride man has made has allowed us to feel the truth in the old adage ‘It’s a small world after all’. The world has become smaller, especially in terms of communication and transportation, but we hardly realize the fact that the world has also become faster. Our everyday living has gained such a pace that it has become an enormous task to objectify and study our daily existence. The media and internet have bombarded us with a flux of events, and a wave of information that the spontaneous feature of human existence seems to be subordinated to the uniform social living. The task of a social scientist has thus gained a more rigorous direction of explaining such a quasi-mechanical living in its variety. In this edition of the Contemporary Social Scientist, we shall try and understand if the institution of the library still has value in a world of technology and also look into the steps that can sustain their importance and relevance in such a world. We shall also ask ourselves if we are to be controlled at will by the social systems that we live in with a study into the executive powers certain governors have to stratify us into autonomous districts; or are we to defy the very social order we live in to assert ourselves like the Naxalites. This issue also looks into the question of the value of an individual self in an otherwise impartial social structure with the case study of insurance companies and their customer responsibility. Finally, we shall try to understand certain features of racism that exist in our country with a case study of Mizo people living in Chennai. It is such a variety of issues and concerns that I present to you yet another issue of the Contemporary Social Scientist. Dated Aizawl The 13th December 2017 Professor Zokaitluangi Editor-in-Chief Dean, School of Social Sciences, Mizoram University. Professor, Department of Psychology, Mizoram University Phn; 09436151606 Email: Prof. [email protected] Vol : IX-2 Spring (December) 2017 ISSN No: 2230 956X (UGC Approved Journal) up-and-coming Professor K.R.S Sambasiva Rao Vice Chancellor Mizoram University It is my pleasure to introduce our new Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Mizoram University, Professor K.R.S Sambasiva Rao to this August body. What was once dreamt has been fulfilled now. Professor K.R.S Sambasiva Rao has been serving as the Rector of Acharya Nagarjuna University (AP). He has a vast experience in the academic sphere at different levels with 35 years of research experiences with specialization in areas of Biochemistry, Physiology, Animal biotechnology, Cellular Molecular Biology, Fermentation Technology, Environmental Toxicology, Aquaculture Biotechnology, etc. He has received different distinguished degrees: D. Sc. in Biotechnology, PhD in Pharmaceutical and also in Zoology, M Sc in Information Technology, MBA in Clinical pharmacy, MA in Sociology, PG Cert. in Statistics, and PG Dip in Comp. Applications. He has also published 224 research papers, filed 7 patents, has 7 gene bank submissions, 23 general science articles, has presented 67 paper in symposia, has written 15 books, with 10 books written as editor , had research gate scores-3476, membership in the editorial board of journals-7, and had received 10 national/international awards. He has visited many countries such as USA, Australia, Nepal, Germany, Republic of Panama, Tanzania and China with regards to academic works and administration. We heartily welcome, our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Professor K.R.S Sambasiva Rao of Mizoram University in his new role as Vice Chancellor, and also as Patron of this Journal. We have strong hope and expectations from his range of skills, talents and experiences to provide the best of administrative support and academic guidance to the students and faculties of the School of Social Sciences, MZU as he begins his new role. With hope and aspirations, we firmly believe he will bring his long and varied experiences to the Vice Chancellor’s office for the bright and long future of MZU. Prof. Zokaitluangi Editor-in-Chief & Dean, School of Social Sciences Vol : IX-2 Spring (December) 2017 ISSN No: 2230 956X (UGC Approved Journal) Lest we forget Him Prof. R. Lalthantluanga Former Vice Chancellor Mizoram University I, on behalf of the faculty of the School of Social Sciences, take this opportunity to thank Professor R Lalthantluanga, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University for his dedicated services to the University. He handled the complexities of the Office of the Vice Chancellor outstandingly and has proved precious for shepherding us to where we are today. Over the years, he deeply engaged with faculty, staff, student, alumni and community members to build upon this institution’s momentum. He commanded a massive campus transformation, extended the University’s capacity for teaching, research, service and care. We have had extremely eventful and successful past years at the Mizoram University and blooming with A+ National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) ranking which displays that you have done a tremendous work for MZU— thank you, Sir! Your deeds are not only in the records of the University but also in our hearts where we are ever thankful. Prof. Zokaitluangi Editor-in-Chief & Dean, School of Social Sciences Vol : IX-2 Spring (December) 2017 ISSN No: 2230 956X (UGC Approved Journal) CONTENTS Topic Page No Policyholders’ Satisfaction Over Services Of Lic In Erode District, Tamil Nadu …1 1 Balakrishnan & 2 Mohanambal, M. R Collectivistic and Individualistic Attitudes and Values of Mizo Living in Rural …6 And Urban Mizoram Vanlalhruaia, C Localization Of Television In Mizoram Lalruatkimi …14 Right to Water and the Issue of Privatization in India with Special Reference to …19 National Water Policy of 2002 1 Khanal, D. K & 2 Borah, C. Mizo National Army: The First Contingent To People’s Republic Of China …24 Lalhruaithanga, C Mizo Relations with the British in Pre-Independence era Lalrinngheta …29 Some Reflections on Human Rights Experiences In Mizoram Lalrintluanga …33 Female Labour Force Participation in India: The NSS 61st Round Lalthanpari …41 The Predictability of Depression from Personality and Gender Role Conflict …45 1 Lucy, L & 2 Varte, C. L Reading Skills and Reading Error of Elementary Level Sighted and Sightless …52 Children: A Comparative Study Mohapatra, M. R Naxalite Movement In Orissa: A Sociological Analysis Nanda, R. M …58 Use of Library Resources by Scholars and Educators in Mizoram University: …70 A Case Study of School of Economics Management and Information Science 1Ngurtinkhuma, R. K & 2Vanlalneia Role Of Banks On Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups Nithya, M …77 Autonomous District Councils In Northeastern India Pathi, S …85 Use of National Institute Technology Libraries in North Eastern Region: A Study …94 1Pachuau, R & 2Mishra, R. N Race, Space and the City: Racism against Mizo Migrants in Metropolitan Chennai …104 City 1 Ratnamala, V ., 2 Lalremdiki, A., 3 Kumar, M.