ISBN:
9781138346857
Language:
English
Pages:
xi, 196 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Political integration in Indian diaspora societies
DDC:
323/.04208991411
Keywords:
East Indians Political activity
;
East Indians Social conditions
;
East Indian diaspora Political aspects
;
Social integration Political aspects
;
Political participation
;
Citizenship
;
Transnationalism
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Südafrika
;
USA
;
Karibik
;
Inder
;
Nationalbewusstsein
;
Inder
;
Diaspora
;
Ethnische Identität
Abstract:
"This book studies the political integration of Indian diaspora communities into their host societies. It argues that insertion occurs on an ethnic basis which enables these groups to utilise their clout, and at the same time exert collective rights in matters like freedom of religion, organisation and lifestyle. Drawing on case studies from South Africa, America, and the Caribbean, the volume analyses different forms, levels and patterns of groupist political integration. It examines various instances of integration such as anti-Indian apartheid laws; the life and times of Dr Sudhindra Bose, one of the early Bengali intellectuals in the US; Hindutva organisations in the US/UK; as well as the introduction of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme by the Indian government. An important intervention in the study of ethnic groups and their integration, the book will be of interest to students and researchers of diaspora studies, globalization and transnational migration, cultural studies, minority studies, sociology, political studies, international relations, and South Asian studies"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
