Beyond othering a Gandhian approach to conflict resolution in India and Pakistan
Mohandas K. Gandhi opposed the 1947 partition of British India that created two independent states of India and Pakistan, as he believed that partition politics, rooted in the psychology of othering, would turn South Asia into a near permanent conflict zone. His apprehension was not without basis. T...
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Syracuse, New York
Syracuse University Press
2023
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| Ausgabe: | First edition |
| Schriftenreihe: | Syracuse studies on peace and conflict resolution
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Mohandas K. Gandhi opposed the 1947 partition of British India that created two independent states of India and Pakistan, as he believed that partition politics, rooted in the psychology of othering, would turn South Asia into a near permanent conflict zone. His apprehension was not without basis. The psychology of othering that engendered partition continues to manifest itself in multiple ways, including, but not limited to, interstate wars and communal violence. It permeates not only politics at a higher level but also everyday life. In exploring partition and post-partition developments in South Asia in this interdisciplinary work, Mahapatra and Shekhawat argue for a Gandhian approach to transform the conflict landscape in South Asia. The authors illustrate how Gandhian principles of multicultural belonging and pluralism are key to resolving conflicts not just in South Asia but across the world. Beyond Othering is a timely and relevant contribution to the discourse on conflict resolution, making it essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in peacebuilding in the region and beyond. Introduction : Partition, South Asian conflict, and Gandhi -- Gandhian conflict resolution -- Othering, clash of visions, and Partition -- Post-Partition South Asia -- Promoting belonging -- Conclusion : Beyond othering "Through examining the partition of British India in 1947, its psychological wellsprings and consequences, this book offers a comprehensive account of why and how Gandhian conflict resolution is relevant to South Asia and the world"-- |
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| Beschreibung: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 191-210, Register |
| Beschreibung: | x, 216 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9780815638179 978-0-8156-3817-9 9780815638100 978-0-8156-3810-0 |