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    This study explores combining critical medical anthropology and performance theory for analyzing healing cults. It finds that integrating these fields is feasible when considering caste, gender, and the political nature of aesthetics in healing rituals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Anthropology
    • Performance Studies
    • Sociology of Religion

    Background:

    • Healing cults in North India present complex socio-cultural phenomena.
    • Existing theoretical frameworks may not fully capture the nuances of ritualistic healing.
    • There is a need to bridge anthropological and performance studies perspectives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the theoretical integration of critical medical anthropology and performance theory.
    • To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach in analyzing a specific healing cult.
    • To propose a combined framework for understanding ritualistic healing.

    Main Methods:

    • Ethnographic description of a healing cult in the Central Himalayas.
    • Review of key concepts in critical medical anthropology.
    • Analysis of healing rituals through a performative lens.
    • Synthesis of theoretical approaches.

    Main Results:

    • Critical medical anthropology offers insights into social structures like caste and gender within healing practices.
    • Performance theory highlights the aesthetic and political dimensions of healing rituals.
    • The integration reveals that aesthetics in healing are inherently political.

    Conclusions:

    • Critical medical anthropology and performance theory can be effectively combined.
    • The combined approach enhances understanding of healing cults by incorporating social inequalities and political dynamics.
    • Recognizing caste, gender, and the political nature of aesthetics is crucial for a comprehensive analysis.