Multiculturalism and Socio-Cultural Integration in Bottom-Up Approach to Rural Housing: A Multi-Case Study in Assam, India

Abstract

Over the recent decades rural development has been recognised as a part of holistic development of the country, however, in more recent years, the concept of smart villages has redefined the approach to rural development. As a component of rural development, the approach to housing and shelter has been demonstrated to be more effective with the inclusion of community-participation and contribution. Literature on bottom-up approaches and rural perspectives has led to the understanding that the multicultural identity of the community and the place shapes the perspective on housing and shelter. As such, this paper addresses the importance of the multiculturism of a community and the cultural ad..