ABSTRACT
At a neighbourhood centre somewhere in an old part of a city, six locals are having a friendly chat about their neighbourhood. They are discussing the primary schools located in the area. Gradually their discussion moves to family affairs and how difficult it is to raise children in the present society. At some point in the discussion, one of the neighbours says that ‘among us’ women are in charge of the house. ‘Among us’ points to the Hindu background of these neighbours. The pleasant, relaxed atmosphere of the conversation changes into a fierce discussion about what is typically Hindu and what is not. Numerous characterizations enter the stage, but are also challenged again by the others. All neighbours agree that their Hindu background is very important, but they do not agree on what this background actually means.
