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Widowhood among Muslim Women: Living Experiences of Conflict and Suffering in Kashmir

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The patriarchal formulations of appropriate behavior for widows of different castes are reflected and are structurally integrated into the ideology and material relations of the caste system. The status of marginalized widows in different classes, castes, regions and religions of the different parts of the country has been analyzed. Widows are compelled to experience the difficulties and insecurity such as limited choice of remarriage, gender division of labor limiting the job opportunities, strong patrilineal family structure and pitiable economic support. It can thus be concluded from the above discussion that widowhood marks a transition from marital status which is not smooth, for it means not only a loss of status but also a loss of pride, privilege, prestige and independence. Widowhood brings about severe social, economic and cultural deprivation. It may have deleterious effects not only because of sudden loss of spouse but because of lack of well defined cultural expectations regarding the role of widow. Although various efforts are made to work towards the reformation in order to improve the conditions of widows. But still, glaring gender discrimination exists over the centuries. Particularly for the widows in India who are facing a lot of problems and hardships in the family as well as the society because of traditional norms, cultural practices and beliefs within the society. Being in Kashmir, the widows face a triple layer of oppression – first being the Muslim women, second being the widow and third living in an armed conflict situation. The multiple layers of oppression increases the vulnerability and hence socially ostracizes them. Hence, the structure of widowhood among Kashmiri Muslims is used as a means of their cultural reproduction and there prevails the stigma amounting to widowhood especially for the armed conflict victimized widows. This study tries to understand and describe the lived experiences of Muslim widows in Kashmir. This study is further designed to focus on the problems and sufferings faced by them in the current scenario by trying to evaluate the impact of socio-cultural, religious and political factors on the widows’ experiences. Finally, this study seeks to explore the programmes and policies run by government for safeguarding the welfare of the widows of Kashmir.

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Conflict, India, Kashmir, Suffering, Welfare, Widowhood.

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"Widowhood among Muslim Women: Living Experiences of Conflict and Suffering in Kashmir", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no.518-528, September 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809721.pdf

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"Widowhood among Muslim Women: Living Experiences of Conflict and Suffering in Kashmir", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no. pp518-528, September 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809721.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR1809721
Registration ID: 189087
Published In: Volume 5 | Issue 9 | Year September-2018
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Page No: 518-528
Country: Hyderpora-Peerbagh/Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India .
Area: Other
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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