Nivedita Menon
Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South
Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South
YOU SAVE £5.27
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South
Nivedita Menon's book "Secularism as Misdirection" explores how the discourse of secularism hypervisualizes women and religion while obscuring other related issues. She exposes secularism as a strategy of governance compatible with democracy, authoritarianism, capitalism, and socialism. Menon also examines the interconnectedness of religion, caste, the state, and women and suggests that transformative politics is better imagined by focusing on substantive values such as democracy, social justice, and ecological justice.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2024
Publisher: Duke University Press
Secularism as Misdirection, by Nivedita Menon, delves into the intricate dynamics of secularism, revealing how it perpetuates a narrow focus on women and religion while obscuring other pertinent issues. Through her comprehensive analysis, Menon exposes secularism as a versatile strategy employed by both democratic and authoritarian regimes, as well as by capitalist and socialist systems. Moreover, she argues that secularism undermines the nonindividuated, nonrational self, and delves into this dimension by exploring the trajectory of psychoanalysis in the global South. Menon further examines the interconnectedness of religion, caste, the state, and women, demonstrating how secularism can be manipulated by Hindu supremacist politics in India. By engaging with Latin American decolonial theorists and Asian and African thinkers, Menon explores twenty-first-century global reimaginings of selfhood, constitutionalism, citizenship, and anticapitalist existence. Through a feminist and global lens, Menon advocates for a transformative approach that goes beyond the confines of secularism, emphasizing substantive values such as democracy, social justice, and ecological justice. This thought-provoking book offers a valuable perspective on the complexities of secularism and its impact on society.
Weight: 714g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478030423
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
