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Record Nr.

UNINA9910973130103321

Titolo

Citizenship in Myanmar : ways of being in and from Burma / / edited by Ashley South, Marie Lall

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, , 2018

ISBN

9789814786218

9814786217

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 316 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

323.609591

Soggetti

Citizenship - Burma

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Ethnic politics and citizenship in history / Martin Smith -- 2. Representation and citizenship in the future integration of ethnic armed actors in Myanmar/Burma / Helene Maria Kyed and Mikael Gravers -- Special contribution : the way forward for peace, stability and progress in Burma/Myanmar/ by Nai Hongsa -- 3. National political dialogue and practices of citizenship in Myanmar / Matthew J. Walton -- 4. Citizenship and minority rights : the role of "national race affairs" ministers in Myanmar's 2008 Constitution / Ardeth Maung Thawnhmung and Yadana -- Special contribution : Karenni people at a glance / by Khu Oo Reh -- 5. Myanmar's youth and the question of citizenship / Marie Lall -- Special contribution : I am a citizen of Myanmar / by Aung Naing Oo -- 6. "The value of life" : citizenship, entitlement and moral legibility in provincial Myanmar / Gerard McCarthy -- Special contribution : how i became Shan / by Sai Kheunsai -- 7. Conflict and mass violence in Arakan (Rakine State) : the 1942 events and political identity formation / Jacques P. Leider -- 8. Exploring the issue of citizenship in Rakhine State / Derek Tonkin -- Special contribution : Rohingya and nationality status in Myanmar / by Nurul Islam -- 9. Myanmar's other Muslims : the case of the Kaman / Nyi Nyi Kyaw -- Special contribution : interview with P'doh Kweh Htoo Win.

Sommario/riassunto

Myanmar is going through a period of profound and contested



transition. The country has experienced widespread if sometimes uneven reforms, including the start of a peace process between the government and Myanmar Army, and some two dozen ethnic armed organizations, which had long been fighting for greater autonomy from the militarized and Burman-dominated state. This book brings together chapters by Burmese and foreign experts, and contributions from community and political leaders, who discuss the meaning of citizenship in Myanmar/Burma. The book explores citizenship in relation to three broad categories: issues of identity and conflict; debates around concepts and practices of citizenship; and inter- and intra-community issues, including Buddhist-Muslim relations. This is the first volume to address these issues, understanding and resolving which will be central to Myanmar's continued transition away from violence and authoritarianism.