explain the social and cultural changes that occurred during the British rule
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India underwent many social and cultural changes under the British.
Social Changes
a. The British brought along with them the ideas of liberty, equality, justice, freedom, human rights which attracted some educated Indians who tried to bring reform in the Indian society by applying these ideas.
b. The British took many legal measures to abolish social evils in India.For example, the practise of sati was banned in 1829 by Lord Benetinck.Widow remmariage was made legal in 1856.
c.English education was made popular in India under the British.Lord Macaulay supported the promotion of European sciences and literature among the natives of India.
d. Charles Wood demanded the establishment of a network of educational institutions in the country.
Cultural changes:
a. The British developed a new English culture among the Indians. Indians were attracted by their way of food and dressing and tried to imbibe them.
b.English education bought changes in the mindset of the people. They came to know about the ideas of nationalism and democracy which were later implemented in their struggle for freedom.
c. Indians got to know about the new English culture, its richness and beauty.
Social Changes
a. The British brought along with them the ideas of liberty, equality, justice, freedom, human rights which attracted some educated Indians who tried to bring reform in the Indian society by applying these ideas.
b. The British took many legal measures to abolish social evils in India.For example, the practise of sati was banned in 1829 by Lord Benetinck.Widow remmariage was made legal in 1856.
c.English education was made popular in India under the British.Lord Macaulay supported the promotion of European sciences and literature among the natives of India.
d. Charles Wood demanded the establishment of a network of educational institutions in the country.
Cultural changes:
a. The British developed a new English culture among the Indians. Indians were attracted by their way of food and dressing and tried to imbibe them.
b.English education bought changes in the mindset of the people. They came to know about the ideas of nationalism and democracy which were later implemented in their struggle for freedom.
c. Indians got to know about the new English culture, its richness and beauty.
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The social and cultural changes that occurred during the British rule.
Explanation:
Under British rule, India saw a great deal of social and cultural transformation.
Social Changes:
The British introduced the concepts of liberty, equality, justice, freedom, and human rights, which attracted some educated Indians who attempted to transform Indian society by putting these concepts into practise.
- The British used a variety of legal means to eradicate social ills in India.
- For instance, Lord Benetinck outlawed the practise of sati in 1829.
- In 1856, widow remarriage became permissible.
- The British spread the popularity of English education in India.
- Lord Macaulay was in favour of educating Indian people about European sciences and literature.
- Charles Wood pushed for the creation of a nationwide network of educational institutions.
Cultural changes:
A new English culture was introduced to the Indians by the British.
- Indians sought to adopt their eating and clothing habits because they found them attractive.
- English schooling brought about changes in the way people thought.
- They learned about democratic and nationalist ideologies, which were eventually used in their quest for liberation.
- Indians learned about the new English culture's beauty and richness.
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