Identity Politics and Decolonising the Construct of ‘South Asia’

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Analysis reveals colonial influences on regional identity and governance in South Asia, suggesting the need for cultural reevaluation.

Colonialism reshaped cultural identity in South Asia, enforcing a monolithic view of its diverse populations.
The study highlights the historical context of colonial governance and its impact on regional identity and culture.
Analysis of colonial constructs through education, census politics, and historiography demonstrates ongoing influence.
Calls for a reexamination of South Asian identity politics may lead to greater recognition of cultural diversity.

Cheema et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals colonial influences on regional identity and governance in South Asia, suggesting the need for cultural reevaluation.

Colonialism reshaped cultural identity in South Asia, enforcing a monolithic view of its diverse populations.
The study highlights the historical context of colonial governance and its impact on regional identity and culture.
Analysis of colonial constructs through education, census politics, and historiography demonstrates ongoing influence.
Calls for a reexamination of South Asian identity politics may lead to greater recognition of cultural diversity.

Cheema et al. (2025) studied this question.

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