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Aspects of culture
When asked, what is(or was) that culture like? one person may respond by telling about the food
and the types of sports played, while another may tell about the religion and the types of art works
produced. Below is just one way to break the culture of a place down into six individual aspects.
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Now in this paper we will discuss few aspects that vary widely between the western culture and the
Indian culture.
On the other side, Western culture is a body of knowledge derived from reason. This foundation of
reason has made possible a vast accumulation of understanding related to reality or nature,
including human nature. This understanding is represented in several core ideals and values, which
include individualism, happiness, rights, capitalism, science and technology. Western culture can
also be referred to as advanced culture; this is because its ideas and values promote the
development and sustainment of advanced civilization.
format. A similar perspective was lacking in all other types of early art, be that Chinese or Japanese,
Indian, Mesoamerican, African or Middle Eastern. This could conceivably be because the Western
man has perceived space and spatial relationships in a different way than other men. Westerners are
different, from a very long time back.
The story of Indian art is also the story of the oldest and the most resilient culture on earth. It is seen
as an amalgamation of indigenous and outside influences, yet having a unique character and
distinctiveness of its own. Indian art is also an art of social, political and religious influences. It
changed and evolved with the evolution of a civilization which was full of remarkable innovations in
all areas of artistic expression. Indian art features spirals and curvaceous lines, vines and tendrils,
round-figured goddesses, circular amulets, colored gemstones, arches and domes, haloed deities,
crescent moons, and the globe of the sun. Indian sculptures and paintings depict the diversity, color
and spontaneity of this country and are representations of the all-encompassing nature of Indian
culture.
Westerners place a high value on having fun. This doesnt mean that they dont care about
serious issues. If they see someone upset, they will often assume that the person wants to be
left alone, unless they are good friends. While, Indians tend to value people being concerned
about them when they are upset or depressed, if your questions are not welcome, they will
indicate it, but will generally appreciate the concern.
Westerners can become intimate quite quickly in friendships, but that doesnt mean that they
are committed. Commitment takes longer to happen. In the India, commitment is more closely
tied to intimacy. There is an expectation that friendship, after a deep talk, will continue at the
same level.
Westerners can have affectionate guy-girl friendships without any romantic interest. Be
cautious in assuming a Westerner is romantically interested, even if their behavior appears
intimate. If youre not kissing or holding hands, youre probably not dating. Indians tend to have a
much lower threshold of what is considered a relationship. What Westerners might consider a
normal guy-girl friendship can be read as definite interest in the other person. In particular,
spending time alone with someone of the opposite sex is a strong sign of interest.
Westerners tend to be more honest about their skills, and to value a high self-esteem. They
are not necessarily being arrogant if they openly admit that they are good at something. Indians
are less likely to volunteer their talents. They will wait for someone to ask them to use their skills,
rather than jumping in and volunteering them.
Equality between men and women is valued in the West. To imply that women are weaker,
more emotional or that they need protection can be offensive. Chivalry is still alive and well in the
India. Many women expect doors to be opened for them, to be served first at dinner, and for help
in carrying heavy things.
Westerners do not take their work as personally as Indians tend to. It is not that they dont
care about their work. They are more relaxed about their jobs. Indians tend to take their work
personally. Tromping across their freshly cleaned floor, or showing up late when you are to be
working with them can be seen as disrespectful.
Indian scientists- "saints researched in nature and developed technology for the betterment
of human life. They researched over their discoveries and invention for years and then only
distributed it to humans. Scientists of today have become selfish and are running after fame, and
wealth.
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Indian culture of respecting elders and learning spirituality and life science gives us a way to
live life and not like western people who live like animals- having sex with anyone including
sisters, etc. forgetting parents and elders, doing anything they like.
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We have our own form of exercise and medicine that is flawless compared to other science
and has no side-effects.
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Sanskrit is the mother of all languages, which is so complex and huge that many things can
be described and learnt from it.
Conclusion
Indian culture has given many things to mankind. And it is worth appreciating and thanking it
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Manners like respecting parents, teachers, etc, evolved from Indian culture.
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It has been also proved that the Indian ceremonial fire- Yagna, gives many benefits to the
surroundings like, clean air, peaceful atmosphere, etc.
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Various sciences like arithmetic, geometry, astrology, and astronomy has been studied by
Indian saints.
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Surprisingly- none of the facts written in Vedas has yet been proved wrong or incorrect.
I agree the features like caste system, sati, etc are wrong practices. Westerners have a lot to learn
from us and we too have some good things to learn from them.
There are huge differences between Indian and western culture. How there is head and tail for a coin
there is both positive and negative impact of western culture and Indian Culture. I think both cultures
are unique in their own way and equally good. Western culture and Indian culture both have good
qualities and bad qualities. We should not think of which culture is better but should take the good
qualities of both cultures and put it into use in our life.