Brief of the subject

Subjects Covered Introduction Introduction to Indian culture Introduction to Western culture Presented by

Facts and Figures About India that Influences the culture

Western Culture - Advantages & Disadvantages Indian Culture - Advantages & Disadvantages Opinion on the culture war (Carry forward of the exercise done with audience) Influence of Western Culture Conclusion

Introduction

Definition of Culture: - Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate") is a term that has different meanings. However, the word "culture" is most commonly used in three basic senses: Excellence of taste in the fine arts and humanities, also known as high culture An integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behaviour that depends upon the capacity for symbolic thought and social learning The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group What is Western Culture :- Western culture refers to the culture that has developed in the Western world. It comprises the heritage of norms, values, customs and sometimes artifects that the cultures of the Western world share. A Western culture refers to one of the many cultures in the Western world. What is Indian Culture:- Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.

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Introduction to cultures

Indian Culture:

FOOD HABIT Over one billion people inhabit India. All of them have diverse food habits, dictated by the availability of raw materials, cooking traditions, local spices, and also their religious beliefs. For instance, Jains do not kill life to feed themselves, and that includes plants growing below the ground. Food has always been an integral part of Indian culture. RELIGION India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with one of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion plays a central and definitive role in the life of the country and most of its people. Virtually every major religion has a strong connection with India. There are also numerous cults in India, each practicing their own ideologies and interpretations of the major religions. LANGUAGE There is no such thing as the Indian language. There are over 200 languages in India and almost 1600 different dialects. Its a nation, where different parts of the country speak different

Introduction to cultures
Western Culture:

FOOD HABIT Mostly packed food, non or little spicy. RELIGION Single religion or not more than two religion in a particular country LANGUAGE One common language (English) and one country language (For e.g. French) MARRIAGES The concept of arranged marriage is alien to the Western world. Value System Developed over period of time and changes as per the situation

Western government's system of function is based on many principles. The most prominent is the 'trias politica', which is known as the separation of powers. Another prominent principle - which lacks recognition today - is the basis of a 'constitutional republic', rather than a democracy.

Millions of people living in long stay motels. Rest of all people live in city.

 Grains, Seeds arains, Seeds and Nuts

Vegetables Fruits Without spices Soft-drinks

Westerns Religious Beliefs most of them follow one religion i.e. Christianity. Few of follow Islam also.

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Western Culture - Advantages & Disadvantages

ADVANTAGES

Religion fight:- Since most of them follow one religion, fight for such purpose is avoided. Mode of Living- Most of the earning is based on secondary or tertiary sector, hence the production capacity and utilization of time is much better. Belief:- Equality for all in society, women rights, respect for all, education for all etc. Social Aspect:- Most of them are nuclear family hence children have the independence to be brought in the way the parents want, less chances of family pressure and obligations. Technological advancement:-Sophisticated technology has made life easier and hence more time for doing valuable job and contributing to family earning and economy. Most of the countries are rich in armed health hence more safe in time of wars. Much ahead in research and science. Social & Economical Structure:- Secular in thoughts and practice, consumer rights are empowered, country decision making system and political system much better, independent in economy. Openness to learn and change acceptance.

Clean Environment and people care for the country.

Emergency Preparedness and rescue service by government and other regulatory bodies.

Western Culture - Advantages & Disadvantages

DISADVANTAGES

Mode of Living- people are highly dependent on machine to earn daily living. Belief:- Believing oneself superior can lead to depression and hence lot of people suffer from mental weakness. Social Aspect:- Most of them are nuclear family hence children do not have the chance to grow and adjust with others, and hence the divorce rate is much higher. Sophisticated Technological advancement:- Various nuclear weapons, and other advance industries have byproducts that destroys the nature permanently and leads to global warming, deforestation, radioactive waste etc. People suffering from diseases more of tertiary type and hence cure is very difficult. Bad habits like drug, alcohol, tobacco smoking is more prevalent and practiced that leads the younger generation crippled and dependent on these things. No peace, hence people from different part of world comes to eastern side in search of peace.

ADVANTAGES

Indian Culture - Advantages & Disadvantage

Belief and Value system:- Manners like respecting parents, teachers, etc, evolved from Indian culture. Ancient cultural heritage:- various sciences like arithmatic, geometry, astrology, astronomy, medicine and even psychology has been studied by Indian saints. Natural Resources:- Practice of earlier method and agriculture promotes natural wealth to the country. Family beliefs:- Environment of surviving with others and enjoyment takes first place than self interest and hence life is easier. Even if one member in family is not earning or have some difficulty he or she can survive easily. Social Culture:- Conservative thoughts and belief does not allow children to get addicted or exposed to bad habits at younger age and hence better future overall.

Dependency on tertiary health treatment is lesser, people still practice homeopathy, ayurvedy, etc. other natural ways of remedies and hence adverse affects to health is also limited
Can enjoy all seasons and all weathers within the same country. Rich in Ancient heritage and spiritual health that helps to attain mental peace.

Indian Culture - Advantages & Disadvantage

DISADVANTAGES
Caste system and reserve categories.
Corrupted political and social system. Educational system is old. Women rights, social abuse for female child, illiteracy, joblessness etc. leads the weaker section
much beyond the richer section of people.

Terrorism and readiness to fight against the same is missing. Poor education effects the country economy. Dowry system leads to numerous death every year.

Conclusion
Strongly believe that there is a substantial influence of western culture on Indian youths. Mere mention of the word 'India' signifies a place of cultural heritage as well as diversity. But the cultural legacy that we are showing to the whole world is becoming a thing of history in metropolitan cities. On one side we enjoy our so-called rich culture and really admire it but on the other side we find discotheques full of young guys and girls. India is an independent country now . The reason behind that is because our ancestors fought for us, so that we could have a future in our own way.

No Culture is bad until Followed blindly

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