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global studies
global governance and world order
global religion
religious traditions and groups
Preferred term
Hinduism
Definition
- Hinduism is a term that refers to a variety of philosophies, beliefs, and traditions that have existed for thousands of years. The origin and founders of Hinduism are unknown, yet Hinduism is the dominant religion of India, practiced by more than 80 percent of the population. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Hinduism]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Hinduism
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