Question

short note on regionalism​

Answer 1

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Regionalism is the feeling of affinity developed about our language and region gradually turns into the identity consciousness.

Answer 2

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• According to standard definition “Regionalism is a political ideology that focuses on the interests of a particular region, group of regions or other subnational entity.” The region as a social system is the relation between different groups of people.

More Information :

• Regionalism can be explained as an ‘insider-outsider’ thought process where the loyalties are tied to the region of origin. Movements which are regional in nature are a type of ‘identity movements’ where the demands include special privileges or self-rule. Prolonged deprivation or neglect (real or perceived) unites people into asserting in a pronounced way for their regional identity viewing that as the solution for the state’s unfavourable policies towards them.

• Regionalism depends on the social setup, geography among other factors. At times, Regionalism can promote healthy competition and be a precursor to nationalism. However, it can also lead to bitterness and petty politics such as the case of numerous river water disputes in India.

• Regionalism is an important topic for the Polity or GS 1 segment of the IAS Exam as it is a major factor affecting the politics of India.

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