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- **Publisher**: Harvard University Press
- **Hardcover**: 352 pages
- **ISBN-10**: 0674293991
- **ISBN-13**: 978-0674293991
- **Item Weight**: 750 g
- **Dimensions**: 23.6 x 14.9 x 2.6 cm
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"Hurt Sentiments: Secularism and Belonging in South Asia" by Neeti Nair is an insightful history that explores censorship, hate speech, and majoritarianism in post-partition South Asia. At the time of India-Pakistan partition in 1947, there were expectations of India being a secular nation with diverse religious traditions and communities, while Pakistan was envisioned as a homeland for Muslims and an Islamic state. However, over the years, India has moved towards declaring itself a Hindu state, while Pakistan has adopted narrower interpretations of Islamic republicanism. Bangladesh, the former eastern wing of Pakistan, has oscillated between professing secularism and Islam.
The book delves into the landmark debates since partition, including discussions about the constitutional status of religious minorities and evolving definitions of secularism and Islam in response to the demands of populist electoral majorities. Neeti Nair examines cases of censorship in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, where claims of "hurt sentiments" by individuals and religious communities have led to disputes. These cases, often debated in the courts and parliaments of the subcontinent, have increasingly spilled onto the streets through acts of vigilantism.
"Hurt Sentiments" provides historical context to understand how claims of hurt religious sentiments have been weaponized by majority groups. The book also highlights the impact of disputes over hate speech and censorship on questions of minority representation and belonging, which were supposed to be resolved during partition. Additionally, it explores the growing legal recognition and political solicitation of religious sentiments and their effects on secular resistance.
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