We constantly see reference to Muslims being anti western, but the truth is that they are not alone in resenting western cultural imperialism.
For some time now I have been saying that the ethno religious conflicts we are seeing globally are probably leess about religion, and more about cultural imperialism (in one way or another). Here is an example. I couldn't find the original article I saw re this a few days ago, in which several young Hindus were voicing much stronger criticisms of Valentine's day than what you would gather from this article ... but I have psted this one as a starting point.
I am wondering - do posters on this forum actually understand WHY it may be that groups in other cultures might resent/object to western cultural values 'invading' their societies?
Can their objections in any way be seen as having any validity?
I am curious about what people think ....
Quote:
NEW DELHI: A number of political and hardliner groups in different parts of the country, including those belonging to the Sangh Parivar, on Tuesday warned couples against celebrating Valentine's Day on Wednesday, claiming it represented western culture.
In Rajasthan capital Jaipur, Bharatiya Kamgar and Students' Federation of India, organisations affiliated to the Shiv Sena and CPI-M respectively, said they would "blacken the faces" of those making public displays of affection.
Another group, Sanskriti Bachao Samiti, said teams of youth would move around college and university campuses to "detect couples abusing public places".
Apprehending trouble, authorities at the Banaras Hindu University on Tuesday removed a stall selling Valentine's Day cards from the institution's premises.
In Maharashtra, seven Shiv Sena workers were detained by police for allegedly burning Valentine's Day cards outside Hinduja College near Charni Road station in Mumbai.
A number of political and cultural groups have been opposing Valentine's Day celebrations in India since the past few years, saying it is an unnecessary cultural import. There have also been violent protests.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/G...ow/1606384.cms