Question

short note on regionalism​

Answer 1

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The feeling of love about one language and region gradually turns into the identity consciousness and finally gives rise to regionalism.  Regional identity develops from the consciousness about the development of their region and the feeling that people belonging to that region should have claim over resources and employment opportunities. When linguistic, regional, cultural, and other identities get connected, regional consciousness emerges as a strong feeling. Sometimes this led to the protection of the interests of the particular region, but it can also lead to division in the country. 

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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