Communal conflict, NGO s, and the power of religious symbols 1

Joseph G Bock

Development in Practice, 1997, vol. 7, issue 1, 17-25

Abstract: This article describes the activities of an indigenous NGO in Ahmedabad, India in attempting to prevent communal violence. It attempts toexplain why the use ofreligious symbols seems to be particularly potent in causing slum riots. Finally, it discusses various lessons learned for international and indigenous NGOs which are attempting to counteract communal violence.

Date: 1997
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