South Asia, With an Emphasis Term Paper

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The social impact of the Islamic revival, however, produced a third alternative that is both modern and firmly rooted in Islamic faith, identity, and values. Muslim women, both modernists and Islamists, have argued on Islamic grounds for an expanded role in the society (Iqbal)."

In a political sense, "most of the regimes in the Islamic world are authoritarian, undemocratic and lack legitimacy. These governments must divert public attention from the human development gap to other more unworldly matters. This is especially the case in the Arab/Muslim Middle East (Alvi-Aziz)."

When referring to the religious aspects of its citizens, the "establishment clearly prefers to keep the masses obedient and faithful. This allows the male-dominated religious institutions to maintain the status quo and their authority (Alvi-Aziz).
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Buddhism receives much of its funding from followers who are extremely "wealthy and influential. In some cases, this has led critics to charge that certain monks and organizations are too closely associated with the powerful and are neglecting their duties to the poor (http://wikipedia.lotsofinformation.com/wiki/index.php/The_Religion_of_India:_The_Sociology_of_Hinduism_and_Budhism)."

Conclusion

Islamic religions, both past and present, have had an impact on South Asian communities. By exploring the impact that religion has on cultural and political society, the people of the area are able to gain a better understanding of their religious identity.

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