Community formation and communal conflicts: Namasudra-muslim riot in Jessore-Khulna
Through a study of the Namasudra-Muslim disturbances that occured in May 1911 in the Jessore-Khulna region of eastern Bengal, the author argues that collective action was imperative for submerged groups to establish their self-image. In order to achieve this goal of self-affirmation both communities...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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1990
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Economic & political weekly
Año: 1990, Volumen: 25, Número: 46, Páginas: 2563-2568 |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
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B Bangladesch B Cambio socioeconómico B Hindú B Conflicto social B Musulmán B Bangladesch Jessore (District) Khulna (District) Muslime Hindus Kastensystem Conflicto social Cambio socioeconómico Grundbesitz B Casta |
| Sumario: | Through a study of the Namasudra-Muslim disturbances that occured in May 1911 in the Jessore-Khulna region of eastern Bengal, the author argues that collective action was imperative for submerged groups to establish their self-image. In order to achieve this goal of self-affirmation both communities used various symbols, both verbal and non-verbal. In order to vindicate the honour of their communities, the Muslims and the Namasudras sometimes fought among themselves and sometimes combined to fight their common adversaries. (DÜI-Sen) |
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| ISSN: | 0012-9976 |
| Obras secundarias: | In: Economic & political weekly
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