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The Tyranny of Religious Freedom Rankings

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  • Dennis P. Petri

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In this essay, I discuss three areas where I’ve identified problems with religious freedom datasets and how they are used by academics and policymakers. First, I discuss the implications of the problematic ways in which religious freedom rankings are being used. Second, I argue that religious freedom violations that can only be observed at the subnational level tend to be overlooked by religious freedom datasets. Finally, I stress the importance of understanding the multidimensionality of religious freedom to avoid oversimplifications of reality. I provide practical recommendations for the improvement of religious freedom datasets and their correct use by policymakers.

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  • Dennis P. Petri, 2022. "The Tyranny of Religious Freedom Rankings," The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(1), pages 82-88, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rfiaxx:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:82-88
    DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2022.2031064
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    1. Tadros, Mariz & Shutt, Catherine, 2024. "Gender in development: What lessons for addressing inequality on the grounds of religion or (non)-belief?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 174(C).

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