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
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Deities
Fascism
Gender
Hinduism
Hindus
Ideology
Muslims
Nationalism
Political activism
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Women
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Fascism
Gender
Hinduism
Hindus
Ideology
Muslims
Nationalism
Political activism
Politics
Religion
Stereotypes
Violence
Women
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