POLI 227 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Islamic Revival, Caste System In India, Iranian Revolution
29 Mar 2017
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Social scientists thought as ldcs modernized -> role of religion in politics would diminish as it did in the west. In latin america catholic church no longer exercises as much control. India tried to decrease injustices of the caste system. Muslim countries established relatively secular political systems (i. e. turkey under mustafa. Kemal aka ataturk) some say political development includes the secularization of politics. Contrary, religion has been a resistant, growing political force. Since the 1970s much have experienced a religious resurgence. Including videos and social networks to recruit and propagate. Most important in the middle east, africa, and asia (islamic fundamentalism/islamism/islamic revivalism) Deepened sectarian violence between sunnis and shi"ites (two largest branches) After cold war, radical islamism is the next big threat to western security. Not uncommon in developed countries in the rare case of us there are legal barriers. Religion is more embedded in third world cultures hence its impact is bigger in politics.
