From Necessity to Stupidity: India's Blind Copying of Europe:-
By Jayant Kumar( Dr.jontyjayantrichards)
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India, a nation with a rich history, diverse culture, and burgeoning economy, has long been fascinated by the Western world, particularly Europe. While it's natural to draw inspiration from others, India's tendency to blindly copy European ideas, institutions, and practices has become a matter of concern. In this blog post, we'll explore how India's copying of Europe has evolved from necessity to stupidity.
Cultural Stupidity
1. _Blindly adopting Western clothes_: India's adoption of Western clothes, such as coats and pants, is a classic example of cultural stupidity. These clothes are not suitable for India's hot and humid climate, and they ignore India's rich cultural heritage of traditional clothing.
2. _Embracing Western festivals_: India's increasing adoption of Western festivals, such as Valentine's Day and Christmas, is another example of cultural stupidity. These festivals ignore India's own rich cultural heritage of traditional festivals.
3. _Ignoring traditional Indian values_: India's blind copying of Western values, such as individualism and consumerism, is ignoring traditional Indian values, such as community and simplicity.
Architectural Stupidity
1. _Glass buildings in hot climates_: India's adoption of glass buildings, which are suitable for cold climates, is a classic example of architectural stupidity. These buildings are not suitable for India's hot and humid climate, and they ignore India's rich cultural heritage of traditional architecture.
2. _Ignoring traditional Indian architecture_: India's blind copying of Western architectural styles, such as modernism and postmodernism, is ignoring traditional Indian architectural styles, such as the Mughal and Rajput styles.
3. _Not using local materials_: India's adoption of Western building materials, such as steel and glass, is ignoring local materials, such as brick and stone, which are more suitable for India's climate.
Economic Stupidity
1. _Blindly adopting Western economic models_: India's adoption of Western economic models, such as capitalism and neoliberalism, is a classic example of economic stupidity. These models ignore India's unique economic context and cultural heritage.
2. _Ignoring traditional Indian economic systems_: India's blind copying of Western economic systems, such as the stock market and banking, is ignoring traditional Indian economic systems, such as the joint family and cooperative banking.
3. _Not promoting local industries_: India's adoption of Western industries, such as IT and finance, is ignoring local industries, such as textiles and handicrafts.
Educational Stupidity
1. _Blindly adopting Western education systems_: India's adoption of Western education systems, such as the CBSE and ICSE, is a classic example of educational stupidity. These systems ignore India's unique cultural and educational context.
2. _Ignoring traditional Indian education systems_: India's blind copying of Western education systems, such as the emphasis on standardized testing and rote learning, is ignoring traditional Indian education systems, such as the gurukul and apprenticeship.
3. _Not promoting local languages_: India's adoption of Western languages, such as English, is ignoring local languages, such as Hindi and regional languages.
Environmental Stupidity
1. _Blindly adopting Western technologies_: India's adoption of Western technologies, such as nuclear power and GMOs, is a classic example of environmental stupidity. These technologies ignore India's unique environmental context and cultural heritage.
2. _Ignoring traditional Indian environmental practices_: India's blind copying of Western environmental practices, such as the emphasis on industrial agriculture and urbanization, is ignoring traditional Indian environmental practices, such as organic farming and sustainable forestry.
3. _Not promoting local conservation efforts_: India's adoption of Western conservation efforts, such as the creation of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, is ignoring local conservation efforts, such as community-led conservation and traditional ecological knowledge.
Conclusion
India's blind copying of Europe has evolved from necessity to stupidity. While it's natural to draw inspiration from others, India must develop its own unique approach to development, one that takes into account its diverse culture, history, and context. By embracing its own strengths and weaknesses, India can create a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for its citizens.
References:
1. "The Indian Economy: A Very Short Introduction" by Vijay Joshi.
2. "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra
3. "The Western World: A Historical Overview" by William H. McNeill
4. "The Economic History of India" by Tirthankar Roy
5. "India's Cultural Heritage" by A.L. Basham
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