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This volume explores the inherent pluralism of Hinduism through
ethnographic and philosophical evidence as presented in the Journal
of Anthropological Society of Bombay. The essays dated 1886–1936
represent a period that marked the emergence of a European-educated
native intelligentsia with a rationalist outlook. The chapters
cover a wide range of topics from Tree Worship in Mohenjo Daro, the
origin of the Hindu Trimurti, interpretation of Avestic and Vedic
Texts, to the second set of more localized chapters that cover the
Muhammadan Castes of Bengal, the Tenets and Practices of a Certain
Class of Faqirs in Bengal, the Theoretical History of the Goddess
Yellamma, and much more. Written during a particular historical as
well as intellectual period that reflected certain key patterns –
a period just following the Bengal Renaissance of the nineteenth
century that ushered in the ideologies of a reformative Hinduism
– this volume highlights how religions of all denominations have
influenced each other and appear to have mingled beliefs and
practices from multiple sources. It shows how tolerance and
inclusiveness along with syncretism have been part of India’s
religious and social history. This book will be of interest to
students and researchers of religions, history, anthropology,
sociology, political science, and sociology of religion. It will
also be useful to those interested in inter-religious dialogues and
civil society.
Faye V. Harrison's collection of essays focuses on the
intersections between race, gender, sexuality, class, and
nationality that exert a huge influence on human rights conflicts
around the world. Using compelling examples, the authors illustrate
the central premise that understanding the dynamics of these
intersections has important implications for effectively
confronting oppression and constructing positive change.
Investigating conflicts in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and
Australia, they also reflect upon political concerns and anxieties
worldwide that have grown out of the catasrophe of 9/11. The
contributors comprise an internationally diverse group of
anthropologists and human rights activists concerned with global,
culturally diverse, gendered experiences. This anthology will be
valuable to instructors, human rights workers, and applied
professionals in anthropology, gender studies, ethnic studies, and
international human rights.
Faye V. Harrison's collection of essays focuses on the
intersections between race, gender, sexuality, class, and
nationality that exert a huge influence on human rights conflicts
around the world. Using compelling examples, the authors illustrate
the central premise that understanding the dynamics of these
intersections has important implications for effectively
confronting oppression and constructing positive change.
Investigating conflicts in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and
Australia, they also reflect upon political concerns and anxieties
worldwide that have grown out of the catasrophe of 9/11. The
contributors comprise an internationally diverse group of
anthropologists and human rights activists concerned with global,
culturally diverse, gendered experiences. This anthology will be
valuable to instructors, human rights workers, and applied
professionals in anthropology, gender studies, ethnic studies, and
international human rights.
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