POLI 322 Lecture : POLI 322 nov 16.docx
11 Mar 2014
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Ethnicity and pluralism in india/ethnic conflict in sri lanka. Increased mobilization, inclusiveness, enrichment of civic life, , wider patronage distribution. Agitations against the introduction of hindi as the sole official language of the government in. Movements/parties/leaders are benevolent benefactors of less privileged groups. Promise these groups easier access to goods, protection from repression, etc. This was especially associated with a film star who was also a politician. His fan clubs were a source of support for the dmk. Dmk came to power in 1967; moved away from some of its paternalist promises. Leader of the aiadmk was not a public speaker; he spoke a minority language. This reflected some aspects of public ethnic sentiments (giving power to lower status groups) Various groups that were marginal to the dmk were given more representation. Different groups put different focus on different minorities. You can"t live without religion; convert to islam, religion without caste .
