1. Western Concepts and Indian Realities
- Author:
- Arvind Sharma
- Publication Date:
- 12-2020
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- India International Centre (IIC)
- Abstract:
- I think it is fairly self-evident that we in India use Western words and therefore concepts to describe Indian reality. The reason why we do so is also fairly self-evident and can be traced to British rule over India which formally came to an end in 1947 and the continuing prevalence of English language as a medium of discourse in India. This is such a familiar fact that we lose sight of its significance. Here I attempt to explore the consequences of this fact at both the micro and macro levels through concrete examples.
- Topic:
- Religion, History, Language, and Hinduism
- Political Geography:
- South Asia and India