In international relations, there are always trade-offs. If a head of state concentrates on foreign policy, domestic concerns are pushed aside. If a state’s economic policies are geared toward opening its doors to international trade and foreign investment, in-country workers, businesses and regulation standards may be threatened. Ultimately, international politics and economics are balancing acts between […]
The History of India- Reading Questions
In the History of India, John Mcleod begins by describing the different aspects of ancient Indian history that led to many modern religious and cultural practices. The Aryans were an important part of ancient Indian history and they are likely to have continuing relevance in contemporary India. The Aryans dominated northwestern India after the Harappan […]
Research Proposal: Inquiries into the Intersectionality of India’s Holy Cow
Growing up, I always had an unexplainable affinity for cows. I became so emotionally attached to them, I gave up eating beef in 6th grade. When traveling in India in 2012, I learned about the “the holy cow” and was amazed to witness the Indian’s honor of the creature in contrast to the American culture […]
Explorations of Feminist Writing in India
My research topic will explore feminist thought and expression in contemporary India, primarily focusing on literacy/writing/literature as a means to explore the issues that surround understanding equality for women as rhetorical subjects in India’s story and now. India is the world’s largest democracy but named the worst G20 country to be a woman. Literacy rates […]
Integrating Historical Awareness into my Travels
The following reflections are my thoughts and processing of the information presented in The History of India by John McLeod, and how this knowledge will effect my travels in the country. Ancient Indian history shows the religious roots of the country– The religions that formed, grew, died, competed, and transformed in this region have a […]