Religious Impact and Jaat Sample Clauses

Religious Impact and Jaat. Based Differences Religion, namely Hinduism and Buddhism, along with the classification of Nepali identities through jaat, are concepts integral to the culture and everyday lives of Nepali people. Given that both religion and jaat are so deeply ingrained into many Nepali ways of life, understanding how these factors may influence Nepali attitudes towards abortion can help better unveil the perceptions that fuel differential access to abortion. Across responses that touched on the impact of religious views on abortion attitudes, most interviewees shared that Hindus had no strict opinions on abortions, Buddhists believe abortion should be avoided where possible, whereas Christians and Muslims believed abortion should not be done. One interviewee stated that “those who do more dharma karma [are more religious] have more stigma against it”. These are generalizations for groups of people who belong to the same religious faith but are certainly not all-encompassing, as there exists further nuance and variation to abortion attitudes than mere religion. For much of Nepal’s history, Hinduism and Buddhism have been the dominant religions in the country. In recent years, after the onset of missionary groups and globalization, Christianity has also rapidly grown in popularity— especially in rural areas. Many Christian groups travel to Nepal from South Korea, the United States, and across Europe to spread the Christian faith, both among Nepalis in Kathmandu and poorer Nepalis living in rural areas. These Christian groups are largely pro-life, strongly discourage abortion use, and in some cases, discourage contraceptive use as well. Although these groups do not implement pro-life programming in Nepal, they generate impact through social media, seminars, and public demonstrations. In his interview, Xxxxxxxxx mentioned a public demonstration by a Christian pro-life group where the organization placed plastic fetuses on a popular Nepali river, to spread the message that abortion is killing babies. Afterward, this group demonstration was disseminated into local and national news, painting a negative light on abortions. As Xxxxxxxxx later clarified, Nepali Christian groups typically try to keep a low profile and avoid provoking to prevent from getting targeted and attacked for their views. Beyond religion, the Hindu caste system has been engrained into Nepal’s society for most of its history, heavily influencing cultural norms and values. Bahun (or Brahmin) and Chetriya are ...