Impact of Western culture in Chennai
Keywords: Westernization ,Positive impacts ,Negative impacts ,Influence and Western culture.
ABSTRACT:
We are in an increasingly interconnected world, where the exchange of cultural ideas has grown more pronounced, especially regarding the influence of Western culture in countries like India. Perhaps the adoption of Western culture practices has led to improvements in technology and education in our society, it has also invoked concerns about the erosion of our traditional Indian values. Our country India's rich cultural heritage can be noted by its diversity in languages, religions, and customs. It faces many challenges from this cultural shift, especially in cities. The roots of Westernization in India can be traced back to British colonial influence, which contributed to large social changes. Although Western culture has also played a significant role in addressing social issues such as the caste system , which is a major concern in our society and women's rights, it has also contributed to a decline in our traditional practices. In our country, especially youths, are being influenced by a post-colonial mindset, where they often think that Western culture is superior to our own culture, which can negatively impact our cultural identity and decrease the pride in our traditional culture. In spite of these transformations, our Indian culture remains resilient, reminding us that cultural heritage is deeply woven into the fabric of our society. This research seeks to examine both the positive and negative impacts of Western culture in Chennai.
Registration ID: IJVRA_701777 Published ID: IJVRA2603436
"Impact of Western culture in Chennai", IJVRA - International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis (www.IJVRA.org), ISSN:2984-8903, Vol.4, Issue 3, page no.327-336, March-2026, Available :https://ijpub.org/ijvra/papers/IJVRA2603436.pdf
Paper Reg. ID: IJVRA_701777
Published Paper Id: IJVRA2603436
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Country: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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