A room packed with identical robots. Every robot mimics thoughts, duplicates personalities and imitates features of every other one. Apparently, the world we live in is a paradox of the room of robots. We live in a realm of diffused cultures.When two contrasting cultures confront, there is bound to be some form of bitterness. History has provided us with sufficient examples, hasn't it? The British Invasion of India, the Japanese imperialism in Korea and genocides in Darfur are all heartbreaking examples that history has manifested right across our face, yet we tend to discriminate other cultures.
The British invasion of India has infected Indian culture extensively. The British made Indians slaves, treated them with no respect and squeezed profits out of the country. To this day Indians have negative feelings towards the British.
Conversely, if the British had not grasped their claws on Indian soil, India would not have been as global. However I believe that British culture could have been implied without violence. [Here is something to ponder upon: If the British had not colonized India, I wouldn't be in English A1 HL, writing this blog.]
Conversely, if the British had not grasped their claws on Indian soil, India would not have been as global. However I believe that British culture could have been implied without violence. [Here is something to ponder upon: If the British had not colonized India, I wouldn't be in English A1 HL, writing this blog.]
Similarly the Japanese tried to eliminate Korean culture. They enforced Japanese in every Korean school. This iniquitous form of behavior is unacceptable in a civilized society. Ripping away a culture is like taking away the essence of one's life. 
In Darfur Sudan, 35,000 are dead and are 100, 000 on their way. 'Janjaweed', a local army organized by the Government, are killing tribal groups of their own country, in today's 'civilized' society.
How is twenty first century really different from the Sawi generation? Here we are trying to erase minor cultures to be the most dominant.
What is it that makes us such beastly creatures, that we butcher other cultures? Why can't we adjust, learn and grow?
What is it that makes us such beastly creatures, that we butcher other cultures? Why can't we adjust, learn and grow?
'No dogs allowed, no Indians allowed' was a popular quote in India (
under British rule) when my grandparents were growing up. My grandmother told me how racist the British were. They would have a different 'class' on trains for Indians. They would treat Indians like animals. The depressing part is, modern society remains the same.
under British rule) when my grandparents were growing up. My grandmother told me how racist the British were. They would have a different 'class' on trains for Indians. They would treat Indians like animals. The depressing part is, modern society remains the same. When I was in GIFS (a tiny school in Sacheon, Korea) I was excluded from 'social groups' because I was from a different culture. I think that was the first time in my life, I was confronted with other cultures that rejected me. Through this experience I have realized that I would never do that to anyone, because I know exactly how it feels.
Therefore, when we are confronted with other cultures, it is crucial to be tolerant. Sometimes two cultures might not form a homogeneous bond, but can still co-exist. The process of 'taking over' a culture is extremely abominable. It is like forcing a Christian to go to a mosque. People need to realize that we are not supposed to be identical robots. Hence people should restrict themselves from smothering other cultures. When cultures confront, none has to die out for the other to survive.
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I came across your site through next blog. I want to say this is very interesting. I never will understand, why one’ culture would try to eliminate another’s culture. Man want to destroy each and take for granted the beauty of different cultures.
Hey Pritha : )
I really enjoyed reading your post. I found it really interesting how you were directly affected by being confronted with different cultures. I can partially relate to being excluded or looked down upon because of my appearance/cultural background. One experience really effected me. It happened at TCIS were one of my own teachers talked down about Canadians right in front of my face. I was completely hurt by their words and left in a complete state of shock that I couldn't believe what they had said.
I really appreciated your own opinion in this post and I I could really hear your "own voice" through what you wrote : ) thanks for sharing and good connections.. I totally agree with what you said through this post =)
"Here is something to ponder upon: If the British had not colonized India, I wouldn't be in English A1 HL, writing this blog."
That's very interesting, I like how you incorporate background information that really relates to you personally. This entry was an interesting read, and I agree with you that "Sometimes two cultures might not form a homogeneous bond, but can still co-exist". It's a valid point and your ideas were written concisely(unlike mine, people don't even want to read my blog), nice job.
Vrita~
Although your blog seems really concise while reading, your viewpoints are very strong and "standing-out," and I extremely agree with your point that we live in a realm of diffused cultures. I definately experienced racism when I was in China, and sort of understand how you would have felt when you encountered closed societies where they only accept the ones that are alike them. But you have me right? :) Love your blog!
-Christy
Great post! I randomly picked a blog to go to and I arrived at your wonderful blog!
"When cultures confront, none has to die out for the other to survive." I have parallel thoughts with you. I believe that one has his own culture that distinguishes himself from others. It must have been difficult for your grandmother to have seen the "No Indians or dogs" sign. I can't imagine myself being compared to an animal.
After reading your post, I started to wonder if the causes of all wars were because of one culture domination because when you really think about it, after every war one side is always affected one way or another.(I'm so random)
p.s. I think your post is very insightful.:]
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