Difference between Indian culture and western culture in youth.

Indian Culture refers to the customs, traditions, religions and set of rules that are followed in India, while the Western Culture most commonly refers to the culture that is followed in America and Europe.
This topic is always debatable and frankly, there is never a winner as to which culture is better. Both are different types of culture and customs that are followed in different parts of the world. Indian Culture refers to the customs, traditions, religions and set of rules that are followed in India, while the Western Culture most commonly refers to a culture that is followed in America and Europe. Both the cultures differ from each other in the traditional mindset, however, in today’s world both the cultures are coming into a mix. The Indian Culture has been dealing with westernization for a few decades now and the Western Culture has started developing a taste for the exotic Indian food and yoga.

1. Is western culture jeopardizing Indian culture and youth? By Shamsiya T Shamsudheen

2. Is this a fact or a myth?

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4. Culture Famous scholars defined culture as: “That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and other capabilities acquired by people as members of society”

5. “Culture is the cornerstone of a civilized society”

6. INDIAN CULTURE: The culture of Pakistan is very diverse; with each ethnic group deriving its identity from i ts characteristics cultural values and norms which eventually makes it distinct from others.

7. WESTERN CULTURE Western culture is characterized by a host of artistic, philosophic, literary, and legal themes and traditions; the heritage of Celtic, Germanic, Latin, and other ethnic and linguistic groups as well as Christianity, including the Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox Church, which played an important part in the shaping of Western civilization since at least the 4th century Also contributing to Western thought, in ancient times and then in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance onwards, a tradition of rationalism in various spheres of life, developed by Hellenistic philosophy, Scholasticism, humanism, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. Values of Western culture have, throughout history, been derived from political thought, widespread employment of rational argument favoring free thought, assimilation of human rights, the need for equality, and democracy.

8. EFFECTS OF WESTERN CULTURE IN INDIA: Increasing globalization has increased the influence of western culture in India Western civilization does not link knowledge and morality but rather in connects knowledge and power and makes them equivalent. Westernization has been spread through out our country because of MEDIA. Catalogues, Magazines, Billboards clearly shows the impact of westernization in india .

9. Some effects are: Language confusion Influence of westernization on clothing Celebrations Westernization fade away our religious values Influence of different food chains in our society Individuality

10. LANGUAGE CONFUSION: HINDIOR ENGLISH? A dilemma most INDIANS are facing now a days especially the youth. Most INDIANS are moving away from their mother language and adopting ENGLISH Our education is focusing too much on ENGLISH at all levels

11. 2) INFLUENCE OF WESTERNIZATION ON CLOTHING: Whatever fashion becomes popular abroad, it is being adopted by people here indian fashion industry is so inspired by the foreign styles that they don’t even hesitate before introducing revealing clothes in their collection.

12. 3) CELEBERATIONS: HOLI , DIWALI in india is slowly and steadily loosing its charm and importance in the youngsters M uslims They are more enthusiastic towards HALLOWEEN, VALENTINES DAY The main concern should be that hoe far this influence going to effect the young generation today?

13. 4) WESTERNIZATION FADE AWAY OUR RELIGIOUS VALUES: Westernization has intruded so deeply into our culture that the INDIAN values and TRADITION have faded away No longer do people respond to the call for prayers, in fact they DE Drink and smoke openly

14. 5) INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT FOOD CHAINS IN OUR SOCIETY: The traditional concept of home-cooked food in our culture is being replaced by fast food meals by renowned chains like KFC,PIZZA HUT, MC DONALDS The introduction of ENERGY DRINKS also played a part in diminishing the use of our traditional drinks

15. 6) INDIVIDUALITY: JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM a trademark ofINDIAN social culture is loosing its value and seems to be vanishing from the scene The youth of today believes in individuality and as a result we have seen a rise in crime rates, divorces and psychological disorders

16. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The positive side being, that the globalization is helping INDIA interact more with the foreign countries and establishing relations that will be helpful for INDIA’S economy. The negative side being, that the globalization is lifting the cultural barriers that were there in the indian culture and subsequently people moving away from the teachings of indian saints and relogions

17. WHY THE YOUTH OF TODAY IS SO INSPIRED BY THE WESTERN CULTURE? This question is frequently asked by people as this thing is increasing day by day. It may be due to deviancy from our religion, as a culture of any nation reflects in its religion. The m edia of today is exploiting the personalities of new generation. It presents the western world in such a glittering way that anybody can become its victim.

18. CONCLUSION: Westernization has influenced every aspect of daily life ranging from cuisine to the basic human right. Westernization has not only created amongst the public but it was a step-forward towards modernization and modernization in no sense can be regarded as harmful. On the other hand too much interest of youth towards western influences can be regarded as a negative impact on the society.