Perspectives on Violence and Othering in India

2015-10-21 Social Science

Author : R.C. Tripathi
Release : 2015-10-21
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book Perspectives on Violence and Othering in India written by R.C. Tripathi. This book was released on 2015-10-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together important and original perspectives from South Asia on the relationship between violence---an increasingly important issue in multicultural societies---and the process of othering. The contributors state that societies create 'others' through deliberate acts of selection over a period of time. The objective of the process of othering is to deny rights and privileges that one sets for one's own group. This volume affirms that central to the understanding of violence in any society is the understanding of othering processes. Violence and nonviolence are influenced by the nature of othering processes as well as the kinds of others in a society. Groups engaged in mutual othering are also the ones that are often involved in violent relationships. Renowned scholars from diverse fields provide multidisciplinary perspectives on violence and othering, discussing the concepts of violence and nonviolence in multicultural societies, communal harmony, constructions of the other, truth commissions, state censorship of 'sensitive' issues, fundamentalism and secularism in multifaith societies, and specific cases from recent violence-prone areas. This volume focuses on the South Asian, and more specifically, the Indian context, but is relevant for researchers seeking to understand these issues anywhere in the world.

Gender and Violence in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

2019-08-12 Sex role

Author : Jyoti Atwal
Release : 2019-08-12
Genre : Sex role
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Download or read book Gender and Violence in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives written by Jyoti Atwal. This book was released on 2019-08-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume examines gender-related violence regarding specific cultural and regional conditions. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, it discusses broader historical and contemporary developments which trigger violence paying attention to the social conditions, practices, discourses, and (cultural) experiences of gender-related violence. It situates gender-specific violence in historical and current constellations to reveal consistencies and developments; to explore and interpret similarities and differences; and to identify social causes of potential conflict. It focuses on sexual violence, especially on its function in establishing and distinguishing group identities. The book also studies the influence of physical violence on the stabilization or destabilization of traditional gender roles, particularly in the private sphere of marriage and family - a sphere that is considered a "starting-point for social change" in India today. The chapters also investigate the forms and mechanisms of political, economic or institutional violence in the legitimation or de-legitimation of traditional gender patterns. They also address issues of violence towards transgender people, disabled women, and minority women. This book will be useful for scholars and researchers of gender studies, history, women studies, sociology and political science"--

Violence Against Women

1992 Abused women

Author : Govind Kelkar
Release : 1992
Genre : Abused women
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Download or read book Violence Against Women written by Govind Kelkar. This book was released on 1992. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development

2019-04-04 Psychology

Author : Janak Pandey
Release : 2019-04-04
Genre : Psychology
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Download or read book Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development written by Janak Pandey. This book was released on 2019-04-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of essays covering a range of issues related to socioeconomic inequalities and diversities. The authors, leading social scientists of diverse nationalities, represent varied perspectives. The book has essays on multiculturalism, social inclusion and exclusion of minorities and other marginalized groups such as low castes, linguistic minorities, Adivasis (tribals), persons with disability and unemployed youth. The book focuses on some innovative concepts considered necessary to understand the very process and evolution of aspects of social development such as pro-sociality, authentic responsible self and leadership ideology. The book deals with the challenges for achieving social development and societal harmony. The book will be a very useful resource for social science scholars and particularly for social and cultural psychologists, development professionals and administrators interested in the issues related to social development, social diversity and inter-group relations. The book will also be useful for policy formulation and action.

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