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In this final video of the series on The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram, Professor Mohan Dutta discusses the Ayodhya Temple as the backdrop for the broader mobilisation for Hindutva across India. He argues how Ayodhya serves as an entry point for the ongoing organisation of Hindutva, aimed at attacking Muslim spaces and heritage sites to establish India as a Hindu nation.
You can watch other videos from The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram series here:
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Professor Mohan Dutta, Director of CARE, sheds light on how videos circulating on X (Twitter) depicting the celebrations surrounding the inauguration of the Ayodhya Temple become mobilizing anchors for deploying the narrative of Hindu pride. Within this narrative of reclaiming the lost glory of Hinduism, violence is legitimised. Portraying the Hindu majority as victims of Muslim invaders and framing sites of grievance as the politics of grievance, while depicting minorities as perpetrators of crimes, often form the architecture for violence and fascist organising, a key feature of Hindutva.
You can watch other videos from The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram series here:
Video 5
Video 4
Video 3
Video 2
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In the fourth installment of the compelling series “The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram,” Professor Dutta delves into the disturbing footage circulating on X (Twitter). These videos capture alarming instances of Hindutva mobs unleashing violence upon Muslims across India, all while fervently chanting “Jai Shree Ram.”
You can watch other videos from The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram series here:
Video 5
Video 4
Video 3
Video 2
Video 1
In Video 2 of the series The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram, Professor Dutta brings to light videos that surfaced on X (Twitter) where Hindutva mobs are seen attacking Muslim shops and Muslim shop owners, while chanting “Jai Shree Ram.”
You can watch other videos from The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram series here:
Video 5
Video 4
Video 3
Video 2
Video 1
In the inaugural video of the series titled ‘The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram,’ Professor Dutta, Director of CARE, addresses the pervasive violence associated with the slogan “Jai Shree Ram.” He argues that the chanting of this slogan must be understood within its contextual framework, particularly when utilised by Hindutva mobs in large gatherings. Professor Dutta highlights that in such settings, the chanting serves as a precursor to violence, often utilised as a means to perpetrate acts of aggression.
You can watch other videos from The Hate Effects of Jai Shree Ram series here:
Video 5
Video 4
Video 3
Video 2
Video 1
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CARE’s Community Researcher Venessa Pokaia updates us on how the Maori-centred and driven Highbury community garden is coming along.
This is part of the Pā Tamariki initiative, a community-led culture-centered social cohesion intervention created by the Highbury Advisory Rōpū, built by tangata whenua community researchers at the Center for Culture-centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) in partnership with the community in Highbury.
A talk by Prof. Mohan Dutta on Colonial Divide & Rule
In this insightful lecture, Professor Mohan Dutta critically analyzes the colonial divide and rule strategy, examining its historical implementation and its enduring relevance in contemporary contexts. He elucidates how this strategy has been employed to exert control over colonial subjects and draws connections to present-day scenarios. Professor Dutta illustrates the perpetuation of this divide and rule tactic through strategies aimed at fragmenting Maori communities, separating them from ethnic migrant groups. Moreover, he delves into the transformative process of decolonization, emphasizing its role in fostering connection and unity among diverse communities.
Professor Mohan Dutta reads tweets in response to his message supporting Te Tiriti. In reading out these messages, he juxtaposes the divisive ideology of xenophobic white supremacy with the principles of aroha and manaakitanga that emanate from spaces dedicated to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. By advocating for the honoring of Te Tiriti, Professor Dutta elucidates the pathway toward fostering inclusivity, respect, and reciprocity within society.
White Supremacy, the Intersections of Anti-Māori Hate and Anti-Migrant Racism: The Targeting of Te Tiriti This talk explores the convergence between anti-Māori hate and anti-migrant racism in the context of the attack on Te Tiriti. It notes that the white supremacy that seeks to undermine Te Tiriti is also the ideology that seeks to silence and expel migrants of colour. Based on the analysis, it argues for migrant- Māori solidarity based on Te Tiriti as the foundation for sustaining social cohesion in Aotearoa.