The Question of Multiculturalism in Assam: Shaping and Re-shaping Identity

Authors

  • Satish Dixit Department of Sociology, Madhabdev University, INDIA.
  • Rajesh Kumar Singh Department of Sociology, Madhabdev University, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.2.1.9

Keywords:

diversity, social turmoil, Re-shaping Identity, ethnic, religious

Abstract

The Indian people have taken satisfaction in being regarded as "unity in variety" even in the face of social unrest, political agitation, and a deteriorating economy. In order to guarantee that this is the case, many provisions of the Indian Constitution have been adopted. However, while India has not declared multiculturalism to be a national policy, its spirit has always been a part of the country's history and culture. Historically, the northeastern region of the country has been isolated from the rest of the country, creating concerns regarding its inclusion in the true sense of the term since the colonial era. Assam, one of the region's eight states, is home to a varied spectrum of ethnic, religious, and linguistic groups, making it a very interesting place to visit. As a consequence, identity politics has played a crucial part in the consolidation of the country's identity. Jihad and murder have played a significant role in Assam's identity politics throughout its history. On occasion, both the federal and state administrations have attempted to satisfy the demands of different political parties; yet, there have been persistent calls for autonomy and independence in various parts of the state. This dissertation is a modest effort to look at the Indian state's and ethnic groups' attempts to embrace the spirit of diversity in Assam from a historical perspective.

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Published

2022-01-31

How to Cite

Dixit, S. ., & Singh, R. K. . (2022). The Question of Multiculturalism in Assam: Shaping and Re-shaping Identity. Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 2(1), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.2.1.9