Diversity and Unity in Indian Society — Sociology STD 12 Commerce / Arts — Question

Regionalism

Linguism

(i) Meaning: Regionalism refers to loyalty to one’s own State or region before one’s nation.

(i) Meaning: Linguism is a form of excess loyalty towards one’s own language.

(ii) Causes: Regionalism emerges due to the desire of people speaking one language to have one State. Differences in states and regions create the problem of regionalism.

(ii) Causes: Differences in State and regions creates the problem of regionalism linguism emerges if the minorities begin to feel that their interests are being disregarded and their welfare ignored.

(iii) Origin: It was developed by the British government.

(iii) Origin: It develops from the idea of separation and division of people on the basis of language.

(iv) Impact: Regionalism is a divisive force that creates disrespect for people from other regions of the same country.

(iv) Impact: Linguism has led to a definite form of linguistic nationalism which can provide enough fuel for separatism in India.

(v) Example: Regionalism has led to regional movements for State rights and militant movements for separatism. For example, the Jammu and Kashmir issue, the Punjab problem, Assam issue, etc.

(v) Example: Linguism has led to the unacceptance of Hindi as an official language of the Union across the country. For example, the atrocities committed on linguistic minorities.