Home Institution
Cornell University
Publication Date
Fall 2022
Abstract
Mongolia is a country commonly known for its vast steppes and rich culture of nomadic pastoralism. Images of livestock grazing on the open steppe often come to mind when people think about the country. However, what about the lesser-known reindeer herders? The Tsaachin reindeer herders of Mongolia are an ethnic group in the northernmost region of the country that have been subject to common misconceptions stemming from perceptions created by people consuming exaggerated and false narratives. This study aims to discover if perceptions that outsiders have influence the reindeer herders of the West Taiga.
Disciplines
Asian History | Asian Studies | Human Ecology | Natural Resources and Conservation | Place and Environment | Race and Ethnicity
Recommended Citation
Dart, Sharla, "Tsaachin Reindeer Herders: Perceptions vs Reality" (2022). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 3567.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/3567
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Asian History Commons, Asian Studies Commons, Human Ecology Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Place and Environment Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons
Program Name
Mongolia: Nomadism, Geopolitics, and the Environment