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Tag Archives: Representation
Turkish Veiling: Religious Tradition or form of Political Resistance?
Veiling in an Islamic context usually refers to the covering of the hair, neck, chest area, face, or some combination thereof. In Turkey it has both religious significance and symbolism as political resistance and fashion accessory. These layered meanings contribute … Continue reading
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Tagged Identity, Islam, modernity, Representation, secularism, Turkey, veiling
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Saving The Bharat Mata: What was at stake for her children?
Can you pinpoint the moments in history that make you who you are? The moments that have created your identity? For Muslims, as well as other religious communities in India such as Hindus and Sikhs, one of these defining and … Continue reading
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Tagged Agency, Bharat Mata, Cartography, Colonialism, Gandhi, Great Britain, Hinduism, Identity, Imperialism, Independence, India, Islam, Jinnah, Mother India, Nehru, Pakistan, Parition, Partition/Independence, Politics, Power, Religion, Representation, South Asia, Two Nation Theory, Visual Representations
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