Dimensions of Communalism
T.K Oman, who was an Indian Sociologist mentioned six dimensions of Communalism, like the following:
Dimensions of Communalism |
Features |
Assimilationist | Small religious groups are integrated into larger religious groups. |
Welfarist | Welfare and betterment of a particular community lead to welfarist communalism. |
Retreatist | When a community asks members to either participate or abstain from politics, leads to retreat communalism. |
Retaliatory | In rivalry, one community harms the people of another community. |
Separatist | Demand for a separatist identity surfaces and demand for separation demands from a larger group. |
Secessionist | To have a separate political identity, a group of people demands secession from a state or nation. |
Communalism in India
Communalism is a social and political ideology that emphasizes the division between states based on religion, ethnicity, beliefs, etc. In general, historical events like conflicts within communities and religious divisions are the cause. Communalism is a significant social problem in nations like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.
Communalism in India is an essential part of Indian history and has existed much before independence. It came to emerge more aggressively with modern politics which was aggravated by British colonialism and imperialism. There are different instances of communalism, which was used for gaining political advantage as well as creating communal unrest.
Table of Content
- What is Communalism?
- Types of Communalism
- Evolution of Communalism in India
- Factors for the Growth of Communalism in India
- Stages of Indian Communalism
- Why Communalism still persists in India?
- Communal Violence in India
,