Hindutva as a variant of right-wing extremism

Leidig's article addresses a theoretical and empirical lacuna by analysing Hindutva using the terminology of right-wing extremism. It situates the origins of Hindutva in colonial India where it emerged through sustained interaction with ideologues in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany who, in turn,...

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Published in:	Patterns of prejudice Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 215 - 237
Main Author:	Leidig, Eviane
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Routledge 26.05.2020 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Asian studies Bharatiya Janata Party Campaigns Colonialism Concept formation Extremism Fascism Hindu Hindutva India Insecurity Intellectuals Muslim Nation building National identity Nationalism Nazism Political development Rashtriya Swayamsevak Right wing politics right-wing extremism Sangh Security South Asian studies Terminology violence India
ISSN:	0031-322X, 1461-7331
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