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Shahzeb Ahmed

    A "Questão Minoritária" da Índia em Lentes Comparativas
    Indiens "Minderheitenfrage" unter vergleichenden Gesichtspunkten
    Cultural or Religious?
    Indias Minority Question under Comparative Lenses
    • 2021

      Focusing on minority rights in India, the book delves into the constitutional reservation provisions established in 1949, tracing their origins back to the pre-independence era. It examines the development of minority issues, particularly regarding religious practices and education rights for ethnic and linguistic groups. Additionally, it analyzes landmark Supreme Court judgments and offers comparative insights into minority rights in countries like Pakistan, China, the US, and the UK, providing a comprehensive socio-legal perspective for further research.

      Indias Minority Question under Comparative Lenses
    • 2020

      Cultural or Religious?

      Breaking the Jinx of Honour Crimes in India and Jordan

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Focusing on the complex issue of honor killings in Indian and Jordanian societies, the book challenges the simplistic attribution of these crimes solely to Islam, emphasizing the need for a broader socio-cultural and legal analysis. It highlights the intersection of various identities that contribute to these acts and critiques the narrow interpretations that demonize religions. Additionally, the book conducts a comparative study of legal frameworks in India and Jordan regarding honor crimes, while also calling attention to the overlooked male victims of such violence.

      Cultural or Religious?