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1. Belief in Karma and Political Attitudes
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Many scholars have discussed the sociopolitical consequences of belief in karma but few have investigated such relationships quantitatively. This study aims to establish empirical patterns concerning the connection between karmic beliefs and attitudes related to (i) political ideology, (ii) ableism, and (iii) views on the death penalty. READ MORE
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2. How Will the Geopolitics in Assam, Shaped by Religious Mobilization, Affect Bilateral Relations Between India and Bangladesh?
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Religious polarization and its impact on foreign policy in South Asia is a severely underrepresented area of research amongst International Relations scholars. As the nominal hegemon of the region, the transformation of India’s foreign policy into one that prioritizes domestic goals and incorporates ‘civilizational’ conceptions of religion will have a profound impact on its relationships with its neighbors, and stability in the region. READ MORE
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3. A Jihad on Love : A study on the phenomenon of love jihad in relation to Hindu nationalist constructs of identities in India
University essay fromAbstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the Indian Hindu nationalist concept of “love jihad”, an idea based upon the alleged fact that Muslim men actively seeks out non-Muslim women for conversion to Islam by various methods including, false promises of love and abductions. While the accusation that Muslims are conducting love jihad currently is being propagated by several active Hindu nationalist groups, the focus of this paper lies on the Viśva Hindū Pariṣad (VHP) and the Rāṣṭrīya Svayaṃsevak Saṃgh (RSS), two major branches within the so-called family of Hindu nationalist organisations, or the Saṃgh Parivār. READ MORE
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4. BJP - Champions of Feminism? : A study of Bharatiya Janata Party politics on maternity leave and party affiliated Hindutva gender ideals.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : In contemporary politics it is argued there exists a friction and contradiction between the right-wing, conservative parties that are gaining prominence around the world, among them BJP in India, and the feminist movement; one movement striving for the preservation of traditions and the other for change. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and compare differences in how a political party with strong affiliation and background in a nationalistic ideology communicates laws which affect women’s opportunities for societal advancement, doing this by analysing the religious, cultural and symbolic aspects of Hindutva ideology. READ MORE
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5. “In the spirit of the constitution” : A study of Amit Shah’s rhetoric on immigration and Indian identity
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologiAbstract : The purpose of this paper is to analyse how India’s Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, constructs the image of minorities and refugees in articles, speeches, and on social media platforms. The analysis is performed with the method of qualitative content analysis within a theoretical framework of propaganda put against the backdrop of Hindu nationalism. READ MORE
