• Nav Shagan Deep Kaur

The Partition of India in 1947 was not merely a political event but a profound social rupture that reshaped identities, communities, and cultural landscapes across South Asia. This paper examines the far-reaching social consequences of Partition, analyzing themes of forced migration, communal violence, gendered trauma, identity crises, and cultural transformation. The hurried demarcation of borders displaced nearly 12 million people, triggering one of the largest migrations in modern history and leaving enduring scars of violence and displacement. Communal hostilities erupted on an unprecedented scale, deepening religious and political divisions that persist to this day. Women, in particular, bore the brunt of Partition’s brutality, as gendered violence was systematically weaponized to assert dominance and exact revenge. Additionally, the psychological impact of forced separation and loss continues to shape the narratives of those who lived through this traumatic event. Through an interdisciplinary review of literature and historical accounts, this study highlights how Partition disrupted shared histories and identities, leaving behind a legacy of unresolved trauma and fractured national consciousness. Despite the passage of time, the social and cultural repercussions of Partition remain deeply embedded in contemporary South Asian societies, influencing inter-community relations, political discourse, and collective memory. By critically engaging with these consequences, this paper underscores the need to move beyond political borders and acknowledge the human cost of Partition to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and a more nuanced understanding of shared histories.

partition, border. consequences, 1947, India, pakistan

"Beyond Borders: The Social Consequences of the Partition of 1947", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.d228-d232, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505361.pdf

"Beyond Borders: The Social Consequences of the Partition of 1947", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppd228-d232, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505361.pdf