| ID | 170474 |
| Title Proper | Pride and Abstention |
| Other Title Information | National Identity, Uncritical Patriotism and Political Engagement among Christian Students in Pakistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brasher, Ryan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Little research has been done on political dynamics within the Christian community in Pakistan itself, a lacuna I begin to address through survey research among Christian and Muslim students in Lahore. I ground this study in a detailed discussion of the existing literature on Pakistan, and comparative political research on national attachment of minorities elsewhere. I am particularly interested in assessing to what extent Christian students in Lahore have a strong sense of belonging and connection to the national community or feel marginalised from it. In fact, I find that Christians do have a strong sense of connection to their Pakistani identity, but are more inclined toward military rule and less interested in and knowledgeable about politics than their Muslim counterparts. Intra-Christian differences based on income level and denomination are apparent as well: Christian students from wealthier backgrounds have higher levels of political interest and knowledge, whereas poorer students and those affiliated with Pentecostal denominations have less political engagement but higher levels of nationalism. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 43, No.1; Feb 2020: p.84-100 |
| Journal Source | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies 2020-02 43, 1 |
| Key Words | National Identity ; Loyalty ; Political Engagement ; Voice ; Exit ; Christians in Pakistan ; Uncritical Patriotism |