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The Hindu Mahasabha: How Humanitarian Relief Became An Agent Of Hindu Nationalism, Sanjna Kaul
The Hindu Mahasabha: How Humanitarian Relief Became An Agent Of Hindu Nationalism, Sanjna Kaul
Araneum: Richmond Journal of American & Global Affairs
Humanitarianism is deeply linked with the politics of religion, and in South Asia, it has played a vital role in the spread of Hindu nationalism. Prior to British colonialism, South Asian humanitarianism was guided by spiritual traditions of service and duty, and relief typically took the form of religious donations. The only audience of those small-scale humanitarian actions were the giver’s interpersonal community and the gods. However, with the shift to British rule, humanitarian work in the Indian subcontinent became located within the state and donned broader political motivations. Once the audience of humanitarianism also included the ruling British state, …
How To Create Feminist Policy: The 2021-2022 Chilean Constitutional Rewrite, Maria Zambrano Davila
How To Create Feminist Policy: The 2021-2022 Chilean Constitutional Rewrite, Maria Zambrano Davila
Araneum: Richmond Journal of American & Global Affairs
Had it been approved, the 2022 Chilean Constitutional draft would have been the first Constitution in world history to be written by the same number of men and women. At the same time, it would have been one of the most progressive constitutions worldwide, guaranteeing the right to abortion; recognizing carework as an economic activity; and mandating equal representation for women in Chilean Congress, the Supreme Court, and political parties, among others. During the summer of 2022, I interviewed 12 women delegates from the 2021 - 2022 Chilean Constitutional Convention to understand the impact of gender parity in the policy …
Letter From The Editors
Araneum: Richmond Journal of American & Global Affairs
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One Party Democracy: Explaining The Ldp’S Electoral Dominance In Japan, James Carroll
One Party Democracy: Explaining The Ldp’S Electoral Dominance In Japan, James Carroll
Araneum: Richmond Journal of American & Global Affairs
Two of the essential features of a democracy are free elections and political parties. Although frequent transitions of power between parties are common in most established democracies, one notable exception is Japan. Since its formation in 1955, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has dominated Japanese elections and politics and has ultimately shaped much of Japan’s modern history and government. With the notable exceptions of 1993-1994 and 2009-2012, the party has either been the majority party or the largest party in the governing coalition. The LDP is often described as a center-right party, although it is also accurate to describe it …