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This book is a study of the UK-based Ahmadiyya Muslim community in
the context of the twentieth-century South Asian diaspora.
Originating in late nineteenth-century Punjab, the Ahmadis are
today a vibrant international religious movement; they are also a
group that has been declared heretic by other Muslims and one that
continues to face persecution in Pakistan, the country the Ahmadis
made their home after the partition of India in 1947. Structured as
a series of case studies, the book focuses on the ways in which the
Ahmadis balance the demands of faith, community and modern life in
the diaspora. Following an overview of the history and beliefs of
the Ahmadis, the chapters examine in turn the use of ceremonial
occasions to consolidate a diverse international community; the
paradoxical survival of the enchantments of dreams and charisma
within the structures of an institutional bureaucracy; asylum
claims and the ways in which the plight of asylum seekers has been
strategically deployed to position the Ahmadis on the UK political
stage; and how the planning and building of mosques serves to
establish a home within the diaspora. Based on fieldwork conducted
over several years in a range of formal and informal contexts, this
timely book will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience
from social and cultural anthropology, South Asian studies, the
study of Islam and of Muslims in Europe, refugee, asylum and
diaspora studies, as well as more generally religious studies and
history.
This book is a study of the UK-based Ahmadiyya Muslim community in
the context of the twentieth-century South Asian diaspora.
Originating in late nineteenth-century Punjab, the Ahmadis are
today a vibrant international religious movement; they are also a
group that has been declared heretic by other Muslims and one that
continues to face persecution in Pakistan, the country the Ahmadis
made their home after the partition of India in 1947. Structured as
a series of case studies, the book focuses on the ways in which the
Ahmadis balance the demands of faith, community and modern life in
the diaspora. Following an overview of the history and beliefs of
the Ahmadis, the chapters examine in turn the use of ceremonial
occasions to consolidate a diverse international community; the
paradoxical survival of the enchantments of dreams and charisma
within the structures of an institutional bureaucracy; asylum
claims and the ways in which the plight of asylum seekers has been
strategically deployed to position the Ahmadis on the UK political
stage; and how the planning and building of mosques serves to
establish a home within the diaspora. Based on fieldwork conducted
over several years in a range of formal and informal contexts, this
timely book will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience
from social and cultural anthropology, South Asian studies, the
study of Islam and of Muslims in Europe, refugee, asylum and
diaspora studies, as well as more generally religious studies and
history.
Addressed not only to those interested in the culture and politics
of present day India, but also to those more generally concerned
with theories of kingship and ritual and the complex fate of
postcolonial nation states. This work is a significant contribution
to the study of kingship and the ritual process, two longstanding
areas of anthropological debate both within and beyond South Asia.
The Deregulation of Princes Act 1971, was designed to bring to an
end the last vestiges of kingly rule in India. Part of a political
process begun under British rule, the Act took away the royal
privileges of the maharajas and sought fully to integrate them as
citizens in a moderndemocracy. But today, a form of kingship
persists in India even though legally kings no longer exist. Many
former maharajas continue to exercise considerable power and
influence at both local and national levels. This study is
anexamination of the proceses by which royal power has survived and
been transformed within modern India. Focussed on the city of
Jodhpur in the nothern state of Rajasthan, the study looks in
particular at a set of ritual practices by which royal power is
legitimated and consolidated through appeals to a fluid notion of
tradition. Drawing upon fieldwork and archival research, this study
brings together the disciplines of anthropology and history; it
locates its ethnographic examples within broad comparative
historical and religious contexts. states. Series editors: Wendy
James & Nick Allen
The book is thoroughly up-to-date and gives full consideration to
contemporary issues in addition to the classic topics. Students
will gain a solid understanding of how the work of anthropology is
relevant to today's world. The chapters combine theory with method
and practice so that students gain important theoretical grounding
in the discipline as well as a good understanding of what
anthropologists actually do. The socio-cultural approach and the
inclusion of a range of global ethnographic examples mean that this
book has broad appeal/relevance and is particularly suitable for
students outside of North America. Unlike many existing textbooks
it does not focus just on cultural or social anthropology, or
contain mostly US case studies. Pedagogic features have been
included to aid students' understanding and revision, including
text boxes, images, glossary, and further reading. Additional
resources are provided via a companion website.
Addressed not only to those interested in the culture and politics
of present day India, but also to those more generally concerned
with theories of kingship and ritual and the complex fate of
postcolonial nation states. This work is a significant contribution
to the study of kingship and the ritual process, two longstanding
areas of anthropological debate both within and beyond South Asia.
The Deregulation of Princes Act 1971, was designed to bring to an
end the last vestiges of kingly rule in India. Part of a political
process begun under British rule, the Act took away the royal
privileges of the maharajas and sought fully to integrate them as
citizens in a moderndemocracy. But today, a form of kingship
persists in India even though legally kings no longer exist. Many
former maharajas continue to exercise considerable power and
influence at both local and national levels. This study is
anexamination of the proceses by which royal power has survived and
been transformed within modern India. Focussed on the city of
Jodhpur in the nothern state of Rajasthan, the study looks in
particular at a set of ritual practices by which royal power is
legitimated and consolidated through appeals to a fluid notion of
tradition. Drawing upon fieldwork and archival research, this study
brings together the disciplines of anthropology and history; it
locates its ethnographic examples within broad comparative
historical and religious contexts. states. Series editors: Wendy
James & Nick Allen
The book is thoroughly up-to-date and gives full consideration to
contemporary issues in addition to the classic topics. Students
will gain a solid understanding of how the work of anthropology is
relevant to today's world. The chapters combine theory with method
and practice so that students gain important theoretical grounding
in the discipline as well as a good understanding of what
anthropologists actually do. The socio-cultural approach and the
inclusion of a range of global ethnographic examples mean that this
book has broad appeal/relevance and is particularly suitable for
students outside of North America. Unlike many existing textbooks
it does not focus just on cultural or social anthropology, or
contain mostly US case studies. Pedagogic features have been
included to aid students' understanding and revision, including
text boxes, images, glossary, and further reading. Additional
resources are provided via a companion website.
While forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence attract media
attention, little is known about the issues and experiences of
South Asian women and children who are affected by gendered
violence. This book explores the key theoretical and empirical
issues involved in gendered violence, ethnicity and South Asian
communities. The editors draw together leading researchers and
practitioners to provide a critical reflection of contemporary
debates and consider how these reflections can inform policy,
research and practice. The contributors consider the primacy of
religion and culture, and how South Asian women face multiple and
intersecting forms of violence. Future directions for facilitating
improved services for survivors of violence against women from
different racial and ethnic backgrounds are also proposed. Violence
Against Women in South Asian Communities will have widespread
relevance for professional academics, researchers, students, policy
makers, practitioners and anyone concerned with gendered violence
within South Asian communities.
Forced Marriage: Introducing a social justice and human rights
perspective brings together leading practitioners and researchers
from the disciplines of criminology, sociology and law. Together
the contributors provide an international, multi-disciplinary
perspective that offers a compelling alternative to prevailing
conceptualisations of the problem of forced marriage. The volume
examines advances in theoretical debates, analyses existing
research and presents new evidence that challenges the cultural
essentialism that often characterises efforts to explain, and even
justify, this violation of women's rights. By locating forced
marriage within broader debates on violence against women, social
justice and human rights, the authors offer an intersectional
perspective that can be used to inform both theory and practical
efforts to address violence against diverse groups of women. This
unique book, which is informed by practitioner insights and
academic research, is essential reading for practitioners and
students of sociology, criminology, gender studies and law.
Forced Marriage: Introducing a social justice and human rights
perspective brings together leading practitioners and researchers
from the disciplines of criminology, sociology and law. Together
the contributors provide an international, multi-disciplinary
perspective that offers a compelling alternative to prevailing
conceptualisations of the problem of forced marriage. The volume
examines advances in theoretical debates, analyses existing
research and presents new evidence that challenges the cultural
essentialism that often characterises efforts to explain, and even
justify, this violation of women's rights. By locating forced
marriage within broader debates on violence against women, social
justice and human rights, the authors offer an intersectional
perspective that can be used to inform both theory and practical
efforts to address violence against diverse groups of women. This
unique book, which is informed by practitioner insights and
academic research, is essential reading for practitioners and
students of sociology, criminology, gender studies and law.
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