RuhaniAIR 5 · CSE 2023 · 144 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Communalism is a phenomenon which occures when the religiosity of an individual or a group becomes antagonistic to another.
Body · points and prose
Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation.
For eg :- Muslim peasants organised Moplah revolt against the rich Hindu landlords in 1919.
Also, according to Sachar Committee report, Muslims are a backward community and are economically deprived. This deprivation strengthens the communal feelings due to feelings of discontent due to lack of good educational opportunities and lack of jobs.
Social exclusion results in thriving of communalism. When muslims are excluded from certain events or are lynched due to consumption of beef or are forced to chant 'Jai shree Ram', that results in their alienation and gives rise to communal feelings.
Close · a way forward
Thus, the nation needs to reduce the economic deprivation of the minorities and foster feelings of harmony to nip the rise of communalism in the bud.
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