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Pluralism mapped in Indonesia
The study by Zainal Bagir (Centre for Religious and Cross-cultural Studies, Yogyakarta) provides a portrait of Indonesian Muslims in terms of their views and attitudes towards the 'other'. It also analyses the discourse of pluralism by the supporters and opponents of the idea. Lastly it reviews governmental policies with regard to religion, especially the freedom of religion.This mapping is expected to be the ground to build knowledge about pluralism in Indonesia further as well as guide us i...
Guiding questions
In cooperation with our partners in India, Indonesia, Uganda and the Netherlands, Hivos searches for answers to the following questions: 1. How can we understand the appeal of fundamentalisms in selected regions and what is their impact on civil society? 2. What are the conditions under which pluralism is most likely to develop and flourish?3. How can civil society organisations successfully promote pluralism in practice?Methodology
The general methodology in the Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme is grounded in a concept of critical co-operative inquiry. This method is based on a participative worldview that considers human beings as co-creating their reality through participation: through their experience, their imagination and intuition, their thinking and their action. This participatory worldview is at the heart of our inquiry methodologies. Participation is our core strategy and demands a (self)-reflexive cri...Background and objectives
In the Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme, Hivos works with academics and development practitioners to promote a culture of tolerance and dialogue.Pluralism: An Introduction
In many places around the world, people are faced with the growth of intolerance. In several countries where Hivos works, partners in civil society signal a rise of fundamentalisms rooted in religion, ethnic affiliation, nationalism, social class or other value systems. These identities are a central part of who we are. However, where belief or value systems become absolute – leaving no room to alternative interpretations – and are imposed on others, we speak of ‘fundamentalism’. Women, gay...Introduction to Promoting Pluralism
In many places around the world, people are faced with the growth of intolerance. In Western Europe for instance, we observe a resistance to migrant cultures. National identities and the openness of a country to non-Western foreigners are heavily debated. In several countries where Hivos works, partners in civil society signal a rise of fundamentalisms of various sorts.Methodology
The general methodology in the Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme is grounded in a concept of critical co-operative inquiry. This method is based on a participative worldview that considers human beings as co-creating their reality through participation: through their experience, their imagination and intuition, their thinking and their action. This participatory worldview is at the heart of our inquiry methodologies that emphasize participation as core strategy and demands a (self...Guiding Questions
The following main questions will guide the Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme: 1. How can we understand the appeal of fundamentalisms in the selected regions and what is their impact on civil society? 2. What are the conditions under which pluralism is most likely to develop and flourish? 3. How can civil society organisations successfully promote pluralism in practice? Each of these questions is further elaborated in a set of sub-questions.Background & Objectives
The Knowledge Programme on Promoting Pluralism has been initiated after several years of Hivos’ partners voicing concern about various forms of fundamentalism inhibiting their work. They were experiencing decreasing space to raise and discuss sensitive issues, to claim rights for women or minorities. The restrictions could be based on fundamentalist belief systems, social structures, political ideas or other sets of ideas expressed by groups in society. Various forms of fundamentalism a...Community Login
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openDemocracy - Religion Gender Politics
- Decoding the “DNA of Patriarchy” in Muslim family laws , Zainah Anwar and Ziba Mir-Hosseini (21/05/2012)
- The hijab or the bikini: the shaping of young girls’ sexuality, Rahila Gupta (17/05/2012)
- Turmoil in Syria: failed “Arab spring” or sectarian nightmare?, Yakin Erturk (08/05/2012)
Documentation centre
- The roles of faith-based educational institutions in conflict transformation in fragile states : research report (14/05/2012)
- Islamic schools, the Ulama, and the state in the educational development of northern Nigeria (09/05/2012)
- Doing development the Islamic way in contemporary Niger (09/05/2012)
Global Voices » India
- India: Crackdown on Tamil Nadu Anti-Nuclear Plant Protests (16/05/2012)
- India: Cricket Or Wife (15/05/2012)
- India: Entertainment Industry Seeks Court Ban on Torrents and Vimeo (14/05/2012)
Global Voices » Indonesia
- Indonesia: Lady Gaga's Concert Permit Denied (16/05/2012)
- Indonesia: Soldier Loses His Temper in the Street (12/05/2012)
- May Day Videos: Marches, Demonstrations and Protests Around The World (08/05/2012)
Global Voices » Uganda
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