For my personal research project in India, I want to research the waste management system and the relationship between waste and water pollution. To narrow this topic down this topic further, I plan to research the influence of nongovernmental organizations and international organizations on the current system. I will also focus on the […]
Hindu Nationalism and Modi’s Political Theatre
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 […]