1. Student's name: Truong Hanh Nguyen
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: May 1, 1974.
4. Place of birth: Ca Mau
5. Student recognition decision No. 1811/QD-XHNV dated September 8, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
+ Decision No. 3094/QD-XHNV on extending the study time of graduate students
7. Thesis topic: Association for Solidarity of Patriotic Monks and Nuns in Khmer Ethnic Area, Soc Trang Province
8. Major: Religious Studies; Code: 8229009.01
9. Scientific instructor: Dr. Bui Thi Anh Van
10. Summary of thesis results:
In the process of Vietnam's revolution, our Party has always identified ethnic and religious affairs as a fundamental, long-term, urgent strategic issue and a task of the entire Party, people and army. The ethnic and religious policies of our Party and State towards ethnic minorities not only aim to ensure political stability but also create conditions for sustainable socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas in general and the Khmer ethnic group in particular.
Through the thesis topic, the student has summarized the formation and development of the Patriotic Monks Solidarity Association in the Southwest region and has pointed out the characteristics of a special Association that is closely linked between religion and nation. At the same time, he explained the reasons why the Patriotic Monks Solidarity Association still exists and develops more and more strongly. In addition, the student has highlighted the motto of the Association according to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as "Dharma - Nation - Socialism". During the renovation period, the Patriotic Monks Solidarity Association continues to promote the tradition of solidarity, patriotism, and national harmony. In particular, Directive No. 19-CT/TW dated January 10, 2018 of the Secretariat on strengthening work in the Khmer ethnic minority areas in the new situation, affirming that the specific policies and guidelines on ethnic and religious work in the Khmer ethnic minority areas have changed the appearance of the villages, the people's lives have been significantly improved, and the Association for Solidarity of Patriotic Monks and Nuns has also been interested and supported to operate very smoothly in the Khmer ethnic minority areas.
In the thesis content, the student also devoted a chapter to forecasting the ethnic and religious situation in the Khmer ethnic group area and made recommendations for the Patriotic Buddhist Monks Solidarity Association of Soc Trang province to continue promoting its role in mobilizing monks and Khmer people in the coming time.
11. Practical application:
The research results contribute to raising awareness of the position and role of the Association of Patriotic Monks and Nuns Solidarity in the historical process of building and defending the Fatherland; making an important contribution to implementing the policy of building the great national unity bloc. Especially in building policies for economic, social, cultural development, political stability, and ensuring security and order in areas with a large Khmer ethnic group.
The thesis can be used as a reference in teaching, research and professional training for reporters and officials working in management of beliefs and religions.
12. Further research directions:
In the coming time, the author will continue to study and research in depth the activities of the Association of Patriotic Monks and Nuns in the provinces, especially in the Mekong Delta region, to have a comprehensive view and compare the similarities and differences in each area of activity. On that basis, propose solutions suitable to the reality of each locality, so that the Association of Patriotic Monks and Nuns can maximize the spiritual and cultural values as well as the material values in the work of building the homeland.
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