Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and art. Each country has its own culture and that is what defines the country and separate it from other countries. I believe there is a vast difference between the Indian and American culture and that’s what makes me choose this topic of distinguishing between the two. In this essay the main points I will be focusing on would be: family, religion, moral values, work ethics and status of women.
Among the four major differences between India and America, family structure is one. When we speak of joint family, it is a common phenomenon and way of life in India but in America it is not often observed. In India people prefer living with parents and grandparents. However in America the trend of nuclear family is popular (Carteret). When living with elders, one has to compromise and sacrifice many wishes. People often feel that this practice makes children loose independence and hinders their growth. However when children live with elders, they are lesser engaged in illegal activities. They are constantly monitored by elders and are taught the rights and wrongs in life. All these teachings are attempts to make children religious and make them adopt a better lifestyle. And this is what children in …show more content…
India being dominated with villages and towns, women are even now restricted from many things. This trend has drastically changed, not yet abolished though, but it will soon die due to Globalization. Sati system, female infanticide, and such other mal-practices have literally vanished but a few things still have to improve and I believe by this trend of religion and right morals it will soon become
Among the four major differences between India and America, family structure is one. When we speak of joint family, it is a common phenomenon and way of life in India but in America it is not often observed. In India people prefer living with parents and grandparents. However in America the trend of nuclear family is popular (Carteret). When living with elders, one has to compromise and sacrifice many wishes. People often feel that this practice makes children loose independence and hinders their growth. However when children live with elders, they are lesser engaged in illegal activities. They are constantly monitored by elders and are taught the rights and wrongs in life. All these teachings are attempts to make children religious and make them adopt a better lifestyle. And this is what children in …show more content…
India being dominated with villages and towns, women are even now restricted from many things. This trend has drastically changed, not yet abolished though, but it will soon die due to Globalization. Sati system, female infanticide, and such other mal-practices have literally vanished but a few things still have to improve and I believe by this trend of religion and right morals it will soon become