Workshop on “Tracing Patterns of Inequalities & Grievances in South Asia” at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 3 - 4 February 2016

This two-day workshop will explore inequalities and grievances in the South Asian context by addressing a wide variety of topics related to both the emerging patterns of various dimensions of inequality as well as their relation to various forms of political contestation. It will take place in the Old Conference Hall, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, on 3rd and 4th February 2016.

28.01.2016 by Mirjam Hirzel

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Focusing particularly on South Asia, this workshop will discuss the multiple dimensions of inequalities and grievances, and how these can lead to both peaceful and violent outcomes. In doing so, the workshop seeks to investigate the mechanisms by which ethnic grievances are translated into political actions, addressing topics such as ethnic identity and conflict, democracy and the position of marginalised communities, as well as the post-conflict context and the role of civil society. The workshop will bring together researchers, civil society activists and media representatives, offering a wide variety of expertise and experiences with regard to the issues at hand. Bringing in a global perspective, members of the r4d project on ‘Ethnic Power Relations and Conflict’ will also offer insights based on their own country experiences, covering Egypt, Guatemala, Ghana, Zambia and Switzerland.

For more information, please see the Downloadofficial announcement (PDF, 333 KB) and Downloadworkshop programme (PDF, 390 KB).

For a detailed account of the event, please see the Downloadworkshop report (PDF, 91 KB).