20 The Politicization of Religious Identity in Sudan, with Special Reference to Oral Histories of the Sudanese Diaspora in America
Year: 2013
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This chapter argues that the language of politicized religion operates as part of a hegemonic narrative about the local conflict in Sudan, a conflict that has become globalized as opposing northern and southern factions reached out to foreign actors for material, ideological, and diplomatic support. It also considers the ways in which the terms of this globalized discourse have shaped Sudanese identity, and how Sudanese living outside Sudan have adopted its language - in their oral testimonies, religious rituals, cultural practices, political activism, and relief efforts. Assessments of Sudan's past and present by refugees and political asylum seekers living in America incorporate into the historical record diasporic voices that shed light on the interconnected processes and socio-political dynamics at work in the globalization of religious identities, the construction and maintenance of communities across national borders, the entrenchment of conflicts, and even the birth of new nations. Keywords:America; cultural practices; globalization; political activism; relief efforts; religious identities; religious rituals; Sudanese diaspora
Source: BRILL eBooks
Author: Matthew Kustenbauder
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2172108804