What is 'homogenisation' in the context of religion?

It is the process of ignoring diverse local traditions and sects to create a standardized, uniform version of a religion.

Post-Colonial Social Theory

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which Indian social theorist had argued that the idea of a homogenised Hinduism was constructed through the 'cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe?'

Indian social theorist Ashis Nandy argued that the idea of a 'homogenised' Hinduism was a construct created by the cultural arrogance of European colonialism.

Exam Year

2019

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_2019_119 Ref: The Intimate Enemy by Ashis Nandy

Which Indian social theorist had argued that the idea of a homogenised Hinduism was constructed through the 'cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe?'