UNVEILING BIAS: EXPLORING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND SECULARISM IN EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

Abstract : With an emphasis on India, this study examines how religious identity, social conventions, and political beliefs interact with one another. The author examines cultural prejudice, religious bigotry, and the politicisation of religion via a personal story. The author analyses the effect of historical narratives, the dynamics of Hindu-Muslim relations, and the expression of communalism in current politics, drawing on experiences from educational institutions and society interactions. By highlighting the difficulties of maintaining one's religious identity in the face of political rhetoric and cultural norms, the paper argues for a more complex view of secularism and communal peace. Keywords: Religious identity,. Social conventions, Political beliefs, Cultural prejudice, Religious bigotry, Communalism, Historical narratives, Hindu-Muslim relations. Introduction : Patriarchy and religious observances are two of the many topics discussed in this in-depth study of prejudiced perspectives on religious practices. Other topics included include cultural standards, early effects, religion, identity, and historical narratives. While stressing the constitutional need of secularism in opposition to political Hindu fanaticism, it critiques oversimplified historical viewpoints and opposes Hindutva politics. An examination of religious and political views in modern Indian culture, as well as the author's own experiences, highlights the complex nature of identity. This introductory section gives the reader a taste of the article's complex argument, which centres on the author's critical view of religious politics and social conventions in India.