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ADOPTING UNCHECKED WESTERN LIFESTYLE.


One of the drawbacks of globalisation is cultural invasion which is manifested in our society as well. Our young generation is blindly emulating western lifestyle despite the differences between the two cultures. This trend, however, does not bode well for our society, our culture and our civilization.

The adoption of western culture is thoroughly visible in our society. Even the most conservative rural communities have welcomed such trends. From the western garments like CalvinKlein to western restaurants like KFC are gaining ground in our society. On the other hand our traditional wears and recipes are losing their salt among our youth. It is in no way beneficial for our cultural identity.

Besides, it is detrimental for us to adopt western lifestyle without any checks since our social norms, values, beliefs and practices stand poles apart. For example, living together of a man and a woman before marriage is common in west. Drug addiction is in vogue among western youngsters. When they reach adulthood, they do not hesitate to leave their parents and when their parents reach an old age, they are shifted to special houses for aged people. These trends are, by and large, abhored in our society.

In order to get self-satisfaction in false pride, our youths are rapidly losing their identity. They have engaged themselves in practices once alien to our culture. Therefore, it is time that awareness among our generation was produced and our own culture was revived before its complete annihilation.
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good attempt.

but i think u had to differentiate between the good and bad lifestyle of the west that we adopt.we shud copy their thirst for equality, rule of law, constitutionalism, institutional supremacy, responsible media, discipline etc.

on the other hand one must not follow them in all these things (that u hv mentioned) that reflect amoral lifestyle having no respect for relations.this is where we must be selective and put a check on their culture taking firm roots in our society.otherwise the unchecked and blind following of western lifestyle wl drown away our cultural values and ideals that we hv bn proud of for centuries.

but dun worry u made a good attempt
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fromQAU is right. Generally, in expansion, one should give as balanced opinion as possible. The topic could be analyzed from multiple angles, I mean in such topics, the issue can be viewed from two extreme point of views. So I think, in the beginning, we should shed light on both the angles, describe the duality inherent in the issue, and then give our concluding opinion which should be left balanced (Like you wrote on internet), or at most only a little bit tilted towards one point of view, if you feel that to be more important.

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When we see any part of the world in our scale than we judge both angles.

Because first we see out society and culture so we find that where we are

going wrong and when & why this wrong culture flourish in our society. So

now a days whole world getting closer and closer.The reason is internet,media

and education. So when we see western culture we can say that they are

non-Muslims and 100% difference starts from religious matters. But when we

see their governance, institutions, Law and justice, educational institutions,

merit, environment, responsible society and strict management. So they are

very very better than us. We don't have any right to say them wrong

because in other issues like men&women living in before marriage becoz

their religious issue.
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first of all, thank you for taking out time to assess my expansion. Now coming to the topic. The topic was UNCHECKED adoption of western culture. It implies, I think, that the examiner has already given the direction in which idea is to be expanded. For example, if he had said adoption of western culture, we would have given both the aspects. Here the examiner wants us to write only those effects which are not good for us and their unchecked adoption should be discouraged. This is my perception. In no way do I over rule others' speculations. Please clarify if i'm at wrong.

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When we see any part of the world in our scale than we judge both angles.

Because first we see out society and culture so we find that where we are

going wrong and when & why this wrong culture flourish in our society. So

now a days whole world getting closer and closer.The reason is internet,media

and education. So when we see western culture we can say that they are

non-Muslims and 100% difference starts from religious matters. But when we

see their governance, institutions, Law and justice, educational institutions,

merit, environment, responsible society and strict management. So they are

very very better than us. We don't have any right to say them wrong

because in other issues like men&women living in before marriage becoz

their religious issue.
Malik Sir, living-in (as they often call it) is not their religious issue. Never is it allowed in christianity, nor in judaism. Their social set-up is structured in that way. On the other hand, we must protect our culture from cultural imperialism. Who will cast doubts on this contention? However, you are right in pointing out that we must adopt the positive things of west. I'll go a step further by arguing that we must adopt good things of every society. So thats not the issue. I hope you got my point. Baqi ap bataen.

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first of all, thank you for taking out time to assess my expansion. Now coming to the topic. The topic was UNCHECKED adoption of western culture. It implies, I think, that the examiner has already given the direction in which idea is to be expanded. For example, if he had said adoption of western culture, we would have given both the aspects. Here the examiner wants us to write only those effects which are not good for us and their unchecked adoption should be discouraged. This is my perception. In no way do I over rule others' speculations. Please clarify if i'm at wrong.
You are right, but do mention that western lifestyle has positive aspects as well, which can be adopted. For instance, their societies are usually more disciplined and punctual than our's. There are some good things that we can learn from them, while staying away from the undesirable elements of their lifestyle. This will be more balanced.
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