Communalism and Secularism in India — Flashcards

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Communalism is an ideology that divides society into religious communities with conflicting interests. It leads to hostility between groups, often resulting in violence, discrimination, and political …

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Political communalism occurs when politicians use religion to gain votes or divert attention from failures. For example, a leader might blame a religious minority for unemployment instead of addressin…

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Assimilationist communalism is the belief that smaller religious groups like Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists are part of Hinduism and should follow Hindu laws. For example, some argue these communities sh…

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Welfarist communalism focuses on improving the well-being of a specific religious community. For example, Christian associations may run schools and hospitals only for Christians, aiming to uplift the…

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Retreatist communalism is when a religious group stays away from politics and public life. For example, the Bahai community does not allow its members to participate in political activities, choosing …

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Retaliatory communalism involves one religious group attacking another in response to perceived harm. For example, after a riot, one community may attack the other’s shops or homes to take revenge, le…

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Separatist communalism is when a religious group demands a separate state within the country. For example, the Gorkha community in West Bengal demanded Gorkhaland, and the Bodo people in Assam sought …

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Secessionist communalism is when a religious group wants to break away from the country to form an independent nation. For example, some Sikh militants demanded Khalistan, and some Muslim groups wante…