Civil Society in Malerkotla, Punjab: Fostering Resilience through Religion Book

Table of Contents Preface Introduction Identifying Peacebuilding at Work: Notes on Methodology The need for Sikh-Muslim Analysis Methodological Challenges Outline of the Book Chapter 1: Evolution of Theories: Conflict and Peace Religion and Conflict Peacebuilding at the State and Community Level Chapter 2: Civil Society The Role of Religion Group Identity and Space Sharing Narratives in Religious Communities Rationale for Case Study in an Ethnographic Tradition Researchable Questions Content Analysis Ethnographic Methods In-depth Interviewing Chapter 3: Sikhism and Islam: A Historical Look at Religious Constructions of Peace and Conflict Tensions in History: Sikhs and Muslims Islam and nonviolence in the Punjab Partition Partition’s effect on Malerkotla Chapter 4: Perspectives from Malerkotla Religion and History Religious Historical Narratives Understanding Others Religious Teachings and Practices Religious Exchange Ideas of Peace and Conflict Informed by Sacred Text/Teachings/Similarity in Content Conflict Incidences Engagement in Peacebuilding Activities Analysis of Findings Chapter 5: Civil Society Linkages Negotiating the Collective Memory: Narratives of Past and Present Inclusive Political Processes Economic Life and Interreligious Relations Civil Society Education Social Relations Conflict Resolution Systems Media Conclusion