Hindu Nationalism and the Political role of Hindu Women: Ideology as a Factor

In The relationship of women to religious politics is not only paradoxical, it is also complex. Where it can be argued that religious politics has created opportunities for women, it can equally be argued that it has simultaneously undermined women's autonomy. Gender has emerged in Hindu nation...

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Published in:South Asian studies (Lahore, Pakistan) Pakistan), 2013-06, Vol.28 (1), p.39
Main Author: Soherwordi, Syed Hussain Shaheed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Deities
Fascism
Gender
Hinduism
Hindus
Ideology
Muslims
Nationalism
Political activism
Politics
Religion
Stereotypes
Violence
Women
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Summary:In The relationship of women to religious politics is not only paradoxical, it is also complex. Where it can be argued that religious politics has created opportunities for women, it can equally be argued that it has simultaneously undermined women's autonomy. Gender has emerged in Hindu nationalism as a politicised entity whereby Hindu women are depicted as the repositories of religious beliefs and the keepers of purity and integrity of the Hindu community. Hence, in order to understand the role played by Hindu women in Hindu nationalist politics, it is important to recognize the grass-roots of such politics and the form it has taken in recent years. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1026-678X
2309-4575