POLI 2053 : Comparative Politics Exam 2
Document Summary
41% speaks hindi, the rest speak a multitude of others. 80% is hindu, some muslims, some others. Different tribal pops. , some states have more than others. Hindu castes play a large role in social life. Professions assigned to castes are based on birth. There are about 7000 sub-castes which are regionally based. If you"re born in india, you are indian; other characteristics don"t matter. Religious nationalism - muslim and hindu nationalism. Hindus wanted to incorporate tribes but muslims pushed a tribal. Each state has its own official language. Central government"s official languages were hindi and english. Social mobilization led to gradual redrawing of state boundaries. End of major movements for national language. Prevented political mobilization for other groups that crossed state boundaries. High level of religious violence, so they tried to create a more secular state. Allowed for religion specific civil codes (marriage) Caste quotas in government jobs, educational admissions.
