Question
“The introduction of western style clothing in the 19th century in India met with severe reactions in different ways”. Describe the statement with suitable arguments.
Solution
When western style clothing came into India in the nineteenth century, Indians reacted in three different ways:
(i) First, many, especially men, began incorporating some elements of western style clothing in their dress as western clothes were a sign of modernity and progress.
(ii) Second, there were others who were convinced that western culture would lead to a loss of traditional cultural identity.
(iii) Third, some men resolved this dilemma by wearing western clothes without giving up their Indian ones.
