Question

Describe the impact of colonialism on our life in sociology

Answer 1

The Effects of British Colonialism on Indians (1857- 1947)

The British entered India as traders. Their obvious purpose was trade. Then, it

became a control over the subcontinent. The British rule had a deep impact on the

economic and social life of Indians in general and the cultural side in particular.

Professor Amita Gupta stated “the process of colonization in India began with the

physical conquest of territories followed by the conquest of minds, selves and

cultures.”30

Furthermore, the British took full control of Indian political and economic

domains, acting as rulers rather than traders. Hence, the British colonialism had

positive and negative impacts on both economy and culture.

IT EFFECTS US ECONOMICALLY, INDUSTRIALLY, AGRICULTURALLY..

Mostly now also we are using the trains ,buildings, police stations , industries , bridges, some road maps are also used by us till now also...OUR EDUCATION, OUR CULTURE ALSO MADE MANY CHANGES ...IN DUE TO COLONIALISM

There are several features which set colonial India and successful

industrialization apart. Industrialization requires sustained and rapid growth

of markets for industrial goods. A common feature of successful

industrialization is a rise in agricultural productivity, raising internal demand

and initiating, in a number of senses, a rural industrialization.

Colonial Indian Culture

A wider range of Indian culture indicators received the impact of the colonial

rule as education, literature, women, social class and religion.

Colonial Indian Education

Indian education witnessed an expansion and more regulations compared to the

administrative judicial fields which were static.

THE CASTE system also changed when COLONIALISM started and till now we are using the same caste system

Women and Education

Education plays a significant role in women‟s lives since it changes

their position and enables them to take part in public life.

AFTER INDEPENDENCE WE STARTED TO THINK HOW BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL IS FREEDOM...SO UNTOUCHABLY....WOMEN PROBLEMS...ARE MOSTLY RMOVED IN SOCIETY.

IN THIS WAY we learned how to live..

Mostly from COLONIALISM