Question

" Explain the various strands of anticolonial movements in South Asia in light of the 1947 Partition and the politics of identity formation in the early twentieth century? How does the politics of Partition continue to affect contemporary India? "

Answer 1

The colonization regime affected diverse regions of the country in very many ways, the changes included the alteration of the already existing traditional systems of governance, the domination of natural resources, and supreme powers hence over-exploitation (Ching & Leo). Additionally, the cultural alleviation to incorporate the newly introduced practices was evidenced; these changes comprised the religion, mode of dressing, and rites of passage. The changes facilitated incorporated foreigners' way of life that they assumed was more ethical. The process of decolonization involved the transition from colonial dependency to acquiring sovereignty, also the need for moral justice and unison against imperialism. The 1947 partition involved the division of British India into two states which are Pakistan and India.

The division further divided the nation into several provinces like Punjab and Bengal based on Muslim majorities. The division resulted in identity politics since the regions were divided into diverse classes, races, religions, and social backgrounds. Divisions occurred that addressed economic, racial, gender-based, and sex-based oppressions were addressed, intending to realize a just society despite the divisions (Johnson & Rob). The politics of division still affect contemporary India, the states still struggle to retain unison since they are common races despite the ill motives and colonizers over divide and rule policies. The political differences are sorted by ensuring the formulated constitutions incorporate the traditional systems with some adjustments to rhyme changes in the society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The colonization regime affected diverse regions of the country in very many ways, the changes included the alteration of the already existing traditional systems of governance, the domination of natural resources, and supreme powers hence over-exploitation.