What Does Mumbai Have to Do with Rome? Postcolonial Perspectives on Globalization and Theology

Does postcolonial theory that cogently presents postcolonial perspectives on globalization have relevance for theology? The article argues that postcolonial theory's emphasis on eschewing identity-based strategies for liberation is an urgent necessity in a globalized and militarized world. Post...

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Main Author: Abraham, Susan 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2008
In: Theological studies
Year: 2008, Volume: 69, Issue: 2, Pages: 376-393
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Summary:Does postcolonial theory that cogently presents postcolonial perspectives on globalization have relevance for theology? The article argues that postcolonial theory's emphasis on eschewing identity-based strategies for liberation is an urgent necessity in a globalized and militarized world. Postcolonial theorists seek justice and care for the poorest women and children of the Global South, arguing that these concerns should be part of theological and religious agenda.
ISSN:2169-1304
Contains:Enthalten in: Theological studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/004056390806900208