Can someone give me a detailed explanation of communalism in politics ??
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Communalism implies a strong sense of belonging to a particular religious community to the exclusion of others. The concept of communalism holds that religious distinction is the most fundamental and overriding distinction that separates a particular community from others. Communalism as evident from the rise of politics based on religious identity has been an important factor in the Indian political system.
In politics, communalism can acquire various forms. These are
1. When religious beliefs of a person involve prejudices and stereotypes, claiming one religion’s ideas to be superior than another.
2. When a majority community tries to establish its domination over the other communities with the help of the state. Minority communities under such circumstances, retaliates by demanding the formation of separate state for them. Political mobilisation on religious lines occurs when religious symbols and leaders make an emotional appeal to the people in order to bring the members of a particular community together.
3. Communal violence is the worst form of communalism. It acquires the political form when it is sponsored by the state.
4. Political mobilisation on religious lines is another frequent form of communalism. This involves the use of sacred symbols, religious leaders, emotional appeal and plain fear in order to bring the followers of one religion together in the political arena.
5. In a democracy, communalism may take the form when teh majotarian community starts believing in the superiority of their religion and ignores the wishes of the minorities.
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Explanation:
Communalism in politics takes different forms:
Firstly, communalism is expressed in everyday beliefs as stereotypes, prejudice etc.
Second, a communal mind leads to quest for political domination
third, a communal mind leads to mobilizations of voters in name of religion, religious symbols and religious leaders.
Fourth, communalism takes a dangerous form in rebellions and riots .