The Madhesi Upsurge and the Contested Idea of Nepal
Produktnummer:
180fad9115cfa84c78ae4bc6e0aca8fb73
Autor: | Jha, Kalpana |
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Themengebiete: | Madhesh Madhesi uprising Maoist upsurge in Nepal Nepali identity Nepalization Terai region in Nepal ethnicity in South Asia ethnic uprisings in Nepal globalization and ethnic identity in Nepal identity politics in Nepal |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 27.03.2017 |
EAN: | 9789811029257 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 111 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Verlag: | Springer Singapore |
Produktinformationen "The Madhesi Upsurge and the Contested Idea of Nepal"
This book is set against the burning issue of ethnic uprisings in the Madhes region of Nepal and analyses debates on the idea of contemporary Nepal. The limited view of Nepal as a primarily hill nation with Nepali-speaking people ignores the vast ethnic and linguistic diversity of the country. It has particularly rendered stateless the Madhesi community which inhabits the plains bordering India and shares closer cultural affinity and marital ties across the border. Increasing demands for ethnic and territorial autonomy by the Madhesis suggest the need for redefining the idea of Nepal and establishing Madhesi identity as Nepali identity while at the same time addressing the deeply contested idea of regional versus social identity in the region. This book uses narratives from the Madhesi community including from prominent Madhesi analysts and activists, to define their identity as well as their aspirations in a democratic Nepal. It also provides a perspectiveon the internal dynamics of caste and language of this region and their possible impact on consolidating ethnic identities in Nepal.

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