2022-03-30 02:35:50
India, the land of snake charmers, yoga, and
spirituality. It’s a country that is steeped in tradition and culture. Indians
are often associated with their strong beliefs in religion and spiritualism.
However, there are many misconceptions about India that need to be debunked if
we want to understand this complex country.
- The 5 most common misconceptions about India
- Why do these misconceptions need to be
debunked?
- What these misconceptions of India actually
mean
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There are many misconceptions about India, but
there are 5 that seem to be the most common:
- India is a country of snake charmers and
people who remain in the past.
- India is not a democracy because they have a
caste system.
- Women in India are held back by the men in
their lives.
- Hinduism is the main religion of India, but
it’s the only one.
- India is entirely rural.
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This is the number one misconception about
India, which is that it’s a country that is poor and starving. And while this
may have been the case in the past, it is not the case anymore.
India’s economy has grown by leaps and bounds
over the last decade, with a staggering growth of 14% in 2015 alone.
Furthermore, as per GDP (Gross Domestic Product) , it has now surpassed France
to become the world's sixth-largest economy . Contrary to popular belief, India
is now emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. One of the
reasons for this is that there are no restrictions on foreign investments or
imports in India.
Another reason for this misconception about
India being poor and starving might be because of poverty-related problems like
child labor or issues with access to education and healthcare. However, these
are not as widespread across India as we usually think they are.
One important point to note here is that there
are many types of India: rural vs urban; educated vs uneducated; upper class vs
lower class; rich vs poor; etc. These
various types make up different parts of India, which means that India cannot
be generalized as ‘poor and starving’.
Affordable rates is a term that has different
meanings for different people. For some it may mean that they can find goods
and services at a price that is lower than the market rate in the area they are
from. For others, it may mean that they can find goods and services that are
within their budget.
In India, the cost of living and availability
of goods and services would be considered affordable rates for the majority of
the Western nations. The cost of living in metropolitan areas is higher than in
rural areas. This is largely due to the cost of real estate and the
availability of goods and services. In rural areas, the cost of living is lower
due to the availability of land and the cost of goods and services.
Consider that the average India salary per
month in India is around 31,900 INR, this is on average about $428.49 USD per
month (given exchange rates). If you take that into account, add on some for
mark ups, you can figure that for about
$1,000 usd a month you could live well.
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It’s an unfortunate truth that India is still
fighting with the caste system. The traditional Indian caste system is a social
stratification system utilizing endogamy (meaning people are only allowed to
marry within their caste) and hereditary occupations. This has been a formative
aspect of Indian society for centuries, with the four main castes being Brahmin
(the priestly caste), Kshatriya (the warrior and noble caste), Vaishya (the
trading and farming caste), and Shudra (the servant or laborer caste).
This sounds like an oppressive belief system
to us, but for many Indians this is simply their way of life. Many Hindus
believe in reincarnation, so they think that the person's position in society
is determined by how they lived their past life. In other words, if you were a
good person before your past life, you will be born into a higher caste in your
next lifetime.
To many Indians, it's not as much of an issue
as it may seem to outsiders who are unfamiliar with this belief system. It's
important to remember that not everyone subscribes to this belief system or
agrees with it.
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The first misconception about India is that
all Indian women are oppressed by a patriarchy. The truth is, this is more of a
cultural phenomenon than an institutional one. Indian women are often
considered to be the backbone of the family and are given significant influence
in the decision-making process.
Some families may have different expectations
for sons and daughters in terms of education or career paths, but this has less
to do with gender discrimination than it does with how money will be spent
differently on each child.
Indian culture also places enormous emphasis
on marriage and having children, so even if there are more opportunities for
girls to pursue higher education, they may instead marry early and start a
family due to social pressure.
Indian Woman and their contribution to society
Did you know that Mother Teresa Was from India?
Since ancient times, Indian women have been
contributing to the society in various ways. They have been playing a pivotal
role in the family and the society. Even today, Indian women are breaking all
the barriers and are making a mark for themselves in various fields. Despite
facing challenges and hurdles, they are coming out victorious and setting an
example for the world. Indian women are not only intelligent and hardworking
but are also very graceful and cultured. They are the perfect amalgamation of beauty
and brains. This page has a lot of powerful Indian women who have helped to
shape society and the world. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/india-women.php
This is a great article that talks more about
Indian women and their role in the workforce :
https://kaproject.org/indian-women-in-the-workforce/
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Many people see cows as sacred and are
surprised to learn that Hindus don’t worship cows. The cow is typically associated
with the Hindu religion because many Hindus don’t eat beef. However, eating
beef is not a religious practice. It’s more of a cultural thing. For example,
if you were raised in an Irish culture, you might not eat pork or ham either,
even though it would have nothing to do with your religion.
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One of the most common misconceptions about
India is that people only eat curry. This misconception is often seen when
Westerners are served Indian food for the first time. What they taste first is
a dish that is loaded with spices and herbs.
The thing to remember, however, is that Indian
cuisine has so many flavors. There are dishes in India that have lighter, more
mild flavors, such as vegetables and chicken. And there are even sweet dishes
like desserts and cakes. It’s not entirely accurate to say that Indians only
eat curry or any one thing for that matter.
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India is a beautiful and diverse country that
is often misunderstood. Many of the misconceptions about India are rooted in
racist or colonialist attitudes. This is why it’s important to understand the
truth about India.
The common misconception that Indians are
oppressed by the caste system is not true. The caste system is complicated, but
many people believe that it does not oppress people.
The most common misconception about India is
that it’s poor and starving, but in reality, India has an economy on par with
other populous countries.
Another common misconception about India is
that Indian women are oppressed by patriarchy. In reality, they have the same
rights as women in Western countries.
Another common misconception about India is
that Hindus worship cows and eat curry all the time. In reality, Hindus are
just as likely to eat beef as people in Western countries.
India is an incredibly complex country with
many quirks and interesting cultural differences. But if you want to understand
this nation, you need to get to know the truth.
Thank you for joining me today for this
article, I hope you found it interesting
This is a guest post from Roaming Sparrow (https://roamingsparrow.com/) . The thoughts
and ideas expressed in this article come from his experiences living at our
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