Contesting Identities in Pakistan: Region,Religion and the Nation-state
As the Two-Nation Theory culminated in the creation of Pakistan, the same also became the ideology of the State for the purpose of legitimising political authority. However, religion-based national identity could not cement the diverse socio-cultural entities of Pakistan. The myth of cohesive Islamic nationhood was exploded with the creation of Bangladesh in 1971. Although, Pakistan has managed to survive as a nation-state, aspiring multiple identities continue to pose threats to its mono-religious national identity. In the face of contesting multiple identities, the domination of Punjab and Punjabis still remains a defining core, alongwith the Islamic identity.
The present study explores, analyses and estimates this on-going process of interface of rival ethno-sectarian, linguistic and regional identities and Pakistan as a Nation-State.
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| Author | Surendra Nath Kaushik |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 81-7132-444-4 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | viii+187 |
| Publication Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |