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Religion, Performances, and Democracy: Challenges to Cultural Freedom in South Asia (1940s-Present)

Religion, Performances, and Democracy: Challenges to Cultural Freedom in South Asia (1940s-Present)

Kundu, Manujendra

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies

Religion General General Political ScienceTheater History

ISBN10: 1032677163
ISBN13: 9781032677163
Publisher: Routledge
Published: May 27 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Religion, Performances, and Democracy examines how religion has profoundly influenced the socio-political and cultural landscape of South Asia, shaping identities, public and private spaces, and social relationships over centuries.

This book delves into the intricate intersections of religion, politics, and performing arts across South Asia from the 1940s onwards--a pivotal era marking the transition from colonial subjugation to independence. It explores how religiosity, competitive devotionalism, and the warped notions of secularism have impacted democratic ideals and cultural idioms in postcolonial nation-states. Through critical analysis, this volume examines how performing arts--both mainstream and alternative--have navigated these turbulent waters, occasionally challenging religious animosity yet remaining constrained by structural limitations. Drawing on themes of gender, communalism, and cultural politics, this book situates performances within broader discourses of power, identity, and resistance, offering a nuanced understanding of their role in shaping South Asian societies.

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