Presentation Type
Poster
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Edurne Beltran de Heredia, Languages and Intercultural Studies
Major
Languages & Intercultural Std
Presentation Abstract
Kashmir is the northernmost region of India that has been under territorial dispute for centuries. In recent years, China, India, and Pakistan have all claimed to have control of a certain domain of this region. Before and after India gained its independence from British rule, fighting has ensued over which nation claims dominance over Kashmir. Out of this conflict, Kashmir became an epicenter where multiple ancient languages have joined and produced variations around the region. This research explores the linguistic importance of Kashmir by studying its religious personality and its different writing systems and vocabulary. According to a 2011 religious’ poll, Kashmir has more than a 60% Muslim population, with Hinduism making up only 28% of the population (<5% make up Christians, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and other or not stated religions combined). Kashmiri is the most spoken language in the region and is considered "one of the most the most conservative Indo-Aryan languages". By researching the relationship between these languages, it becomes evident how traditions can morph from the conceived norms.
Start Date
12-4-2023 4:00 PM
End Date
12-4-2023 6:00 PM
Disciplines
International and Intercultural Communication | Modern Languages
Recommended Citation
Yazvac, Tess, "An Assessment of Kashmir and Linguistic Plurality in South Asia" (2023). Undergraduate Research Competition. 66.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2023/fullconference/66
An Assessment of Kashmir and Linguistic Plurality in South Asia
Kashmir is the northernmost region of India that has been under territorial dispute for centuries. In recent years, China, India, and Pakistan have all claimed to have control of a certain domain of this region. Before and after India gained its independence from British rule, fighting has ensued over which nation claims dominance over Kashmir. Out of this conflict, Kashmir became an epicenter where multiple ancient languages have joined and produced variations around the region. This research explores the linguistic importance of Kashmir by studying its religious personality and its different writing systems and vocabulary. According to a 2011 religious’ poll, Kashmir has more than a 60% Muslim population, with Hinduism making up only 28% of the population (<5% make up Christians, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and other or not stated religions combined). Kashmiri is the most spoken language in the region and is considered "one of the most the most conservative Indo-Aryan languages". By researching the relationship between these languages, it becomes evident how traditions can morph from the conceived norms.