Role of narratives in the Hindu Muslim conflict in Gujarat

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" Role of narratives in the Hindu Muslim conflict in Gujarat "
Ruchi Sharma

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	54627
Doc. No	:	TL24581
Call number	:	‭MR64423‬
Main Entry	:	Ruchi Sharma
Title & Author	:	Role of narratives in the Hindu Muslim conflict in Gujarat\ Ruchi Sharma
College	:	Royal Roads University (Canada)
Date	:	2008
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2008
Page No	:	117
Abstract	:	The purpose of this research project was to examine the Hindu-Muslim conflict narratives in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat that has been polarized and segregated along religious lines by the violence in 2002. The research findings revealed that the narratives of the Hindus living in Ahmedabad contained themes of Muslim aggression, traditional antagonism and external affiliates. The research also revealed that Hindus with a higher level of inter-group interaction were less likely to report these narrative themes. The paper also presents a critical analysis of the myths and stereotypes contained in the Hindu collective narrative. It examines the role of this narrative in the maintenance and perpetuation of the conflict and presents recommendations for building peace in Gujarat.
Subject	:	Philosophy, religion and theology; Social sciences; Psychology; Religion; Social psychology; Social work; Social structure; Hinduism; Muslims; Violence; Gujarat India; 0700:Social structure; 0452:Social work; 0318:Religion; 0451:Social psychology
Added Entry	:	Royal Roads University (Canada)