Diasporic imagings and the conditions of possibility: Sikhs and the state in Southeast Asia

The author takes a look at the "battle of imagination" between diasporic Sikhs and the state in three post-colonial nation states in Southeast Asia - Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. According to him, the state in these countries remains a powerful force in mediating transnational proces...

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Published in:Sojourn
Main Author: Dusenberry, Verne A. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 1997
In: Sojourn
Further subjects:B Sikhs
B International policy
B Political process
B Singapore
B State
B Malaysia
B Cultural identity
B Religious organization
B Indonesia
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Summary:The author takes a look at the "battle of imagination" between diasporic Sikhs and the state in three post-colonial nation states in Southeast Asia - Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. According to him, the state in these countries remains a powerful force in mediating transnational processes and diasporic identities for Sikhs. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0217-9520
Contains:In: Sojourn