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1. research.library.mun.ca › 14965"Are there really widows anymore?": what widowhood looks like ...

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   Using data from a series of semi-structured interviews with 14 women in St. John’s, Newfoundland, this thesis describes and analyzes these women’s perceptions and experiences of widowhood in the Hindu Canadian diaspora.

   • Author: Caitlin Russell
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   • Publish Year: 2021
   • Item Type: Thesis (Masters)

2. research.library.mun.ca › 14965 › 1What Widowhood Looks Like in a Hindu Canadian Diaspora Community

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   the Indian context presents widowhood for Hindu women as a largely negative state distinct from that of wife. Using data from a series of semi-structured interviews with 14 women in St. John’s, Newfoundland, this thesis describes and analyzes these women’s perceptions and experiences of widowhood in the Hindu Canadian diaspora. It asserts

3. www.bbc.com › travel › articleThe widows who can’t return home - BBC

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   Holi and its overall significance within Indian society is the perfect opportunity for widows to state loud and clear their claim to catharsis and respect.

4. globalindianseries.com › the-thriving-journey-ofThe Thriving Journey of Indian Diaspora in Canada

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   Feb 21, 2023 · In this article, we will take a look back at the history of the Indian Diaspora in Canada and discuss its current state and future prospects. Early Indian Immigration to Canada. The first wave of Indian immigration to Canada began in the early 1900s, primarily from the Punjab region of India.

5. diplomacybeyond.com › diaspora-and-culturalDiaspora and Cultural Heritage: The Case of Indians in Canada

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   Mar 4, 2023 · Canada has emerged as a coveted destination for the Indian diaspora due to its flagship programmes for key economic migration. Canada’s Express Entry programme invites premier candidates to take up permanent residency in the country.

6. www.academia.edu › 62410462 › Sati_Re_married_andSati, Re-married and Celibate: Exploring Indian Widowhood ...

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   What stands out about the Indian widowhood experience is its severity, its longevity and the blatant stigma attached to a widow’s personhood. Elaborate customs and rituals demarcate the death of the husband.

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   Why are widows shunned in India?

   • In India, social mores inhibit women from re-marrying, resulting in an increased likelihood of women ending up alone. The life of a widow is riddled with stringent moral codes, with integral rights relinquished and liberties circumvented. In many conservative Indian Hindu families, widows are shunned because they’re seen as bringing bad luck.

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   • Widowhood essentially represents the historical power imbalance, between men and women. Yet, concern about widows worldwide and glaringly in India has almost remained invisible, in the women's movement. International journal of multidisciplinary and current research, 2014

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   Why is widowhood important in Indian society?

   • Though widowhood is as universal as marriage and family, it pans out uniquely in the Indian socio-cultural and historical context. Of all the social relations pertinent to a woman’s life-cycle, marriage and motherhood are considered of prime importance in the Indian context.

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   Why are Indian communities important in Canada?

   • Since Canada boasts such a sizeable Indian population, there are plenty of Indian community organizations and cultural associations. They provide a sense of familiarity, and help bridge the gap between Indian immigrants and Canadian culture.

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   How do Indian-origin Canadians view themselves?

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   Does India still have a widow population?

   • (UN) India continues to have one of the largest widow populations in the world, around 33 million, without a coherent public policy to address this vulnerable population. Though some laws such as the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 granted inheritance rights to widows their position largely remains dismal.

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   Aug 11, 2023 · Since Canada boasts such a sizeable Indian population, there are plenty of Indian community organizations and cultural associations. They provide a sense of familiarity, and help bridge the gap between Indian immigrants and Canadian culture.