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Maoz, Darya; Bekerman, Zvi – Journal of Jewish Education, 2009
Fundamentalists and modernists seem, at times, to work in contrapuntal interdependency. While the fundamentalist's rhetoric markets its image as celebrating the renewal of an authentic past identity in modernity, modernists state the need for and possibility of adapting a cherished past to modern assumptions. Yet, it seems as if it is the…
Descriptors: Jews, Day Schools, Learning Activities, Foreign Countries
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Antal, Carrie – Compare: A Journal of Comparative Education, 2008
This article explores the relationship between the propagation of religious nationalist citizenship discourses in classrooms and inter-religious conflict in the context of two developing democracies, India and Israel. The author concludes that students schooled in religious nationalist ideology in developing nations are at greater risk of…
Descriptors: Nationalism, Citizenship, Democracy, Religious Conflict
Gosling, David – New Frontiers in Education, 1974
The historical background, the results of the sociological investigation, and some of the broader issues concerned with the sociology of science in India are discussed. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Higher Education, International Education, Religion
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Masson, Jack K. – Amerasia Journal, 1989
Discusses historical conflicts among cultures within Canada, particularly within the East Indian community. Discusses the multicultural policy recently adopted through alterations in Canada's immigration laws. Explores the historical development of politics in India's Punjab, and the consequences of this development on East Indians living in…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Foreign Countries
Weil, Jonathan S. – 1988
India, a huge land with the second largest population in the world, socially and economically poor, and culturally and linguistically diverse, became the largest democracy in the world on November 26, 1949 with the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The goals of that constitution are: (1) the achievement of national unity and stability; (2) the…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Comparative Analysis, Constitutional History, Cross Cultural Studies
Bryjak, George J. – USA Today, 1984
Indian cities are growing rapidly due to natural increase and migration from rural areas. This has caused huge pollution problems and has resulted in overcrowded schools and hospitals. Conflict between religious groups has increased; so has crime. India is modernizing, but not fast enough. (CS)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Caste, Crime, Environmental Standards
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Thomas, Anne Horsfall – Social Studies Journal, 1991
Presents a teacher's impressions of India, gathered during a Fulbright-sponsored study tour. Examines modernizing influences in the midst of traditional culture, religious cultural groups and potential religious conflict, women's status, and problems due to overpopulation. (CH)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Females, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture