Hindu Nationalism in America:
Assessing the Influence of Hindutva Ideology in the U.S.

A new report by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) examines the extent to which Hindu nationalism, or Hindutva, resonates among U.S. Hindus in our sample by surveying their views on identity, politics, and social issues and comparing them to the general public. Previous ISPU polls have not included large enough sample sizes of Hindus in the U.S. to analyze.

Understanding the influence of Hindutva ideology among U.S.-based Hindus in our sample on attitudes toward American Muslims adds an important perspective to ISPU’s body of work on Islamophobia and discrimination.  By analyzing perceptions of religious and political identity and democratic values, the report presents the ways in which Hindutva ideology intersects with American values and institutions, potentially influencing public discourse and policymaking processes.

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Appendix I: Methodology 
Appendix II: Questionnaire
Appendix III: Data Tables

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