Write an article on ' the changing values systems - a need for reoientation ' in about 200 words
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To understand any culture, we first look for its value system. The value system signifies the motives and ends of the culture, which have been described and conceived as ultimate and paramount by their wisest men. Thus, the highest principles and wisdom of any culture happens to be preserved in the form of its value system.
Values can be defined as certain attitudes and beliefs that a person follows in his conduct. Those standards as per which an individual judges his own actions, whether he is right or wrong can be called as values.
Value system comprises of all those beliefs and viewpoints that the parents pass on their next generation, they further pass it on to their offspring and so, the legacy goes on and on. Now let us come to the 'Indian Value System' - what is it and how does it influence individuals. In the Indian culture, there are certain rules and regulations that each and every child is taught right from his childhood.
Most of us learned our values - at home, at school, at religious places, more specifically from parents, teachers and religious leaders, but society has changed. Too often young people today are most influenced by what they see and hear on television or on the street.
In India, people attach great significance to certain values, irrespective of whether the rest of the world does or not. Traditionally, Indians have laid high stress on values like peaceful co-existence, spirituality, deference to elders, recourse to nature, artistic expression, seeking prosperity, strong family ties, respecting even the tools of your trade, joyousness and hospitality.

Also, ‘Indian values’ are often misunderstood, or misrepresented. Such as‘dowry’ which is one of the values that Indians hold dear. There is no doubt that dowry is a common practice in India. However, it has been banned by law and also been reviled as a social evil, over the last few decades. In fact, the same practice has been in evidence across several cultures in several countries.
Change is a constant phenomenon, likewise even values change over time, they have to, or else society would degenerate and stagnate. But before defying traditional values and norms, it is wise to question the need for change and to specify what part of society needs to change. We need to ask ourselves, “Is our value system outdated”, “Do we need to change some common practices that are no longer relevant, or even evil, in their current form?”
Most of the values that the Indian parents believe in imparting to their children do not appeal to the outside world. But then, it is these beliefs that make India the wonderful country that it is today.
Values can be defined as certain attitudes and beliefs that a person follows in his conduct. Those standards as per which an individual judges his own actions, whether he is right or wrong can be called as values.
Value system comprises of all those beliefs and viewpoints that the parents pass on their next generation, they further pass it on to their offspring and so, the legacy goes on and on. Now let us come to the 'Indian Value System' - what is it and how does it influence individuals. In the Indian culture, there are certain rules and regulations that each and every child is taught right from his childhood.
Most of us learned our values - at home, at school, at religious places, more specifically from parents, teachers and religious leaders, but society has changed. Too often young people today are most influenced by what they see and hear on television or on the street.
In India, people attach great significance to certain values, irrespective of whether the rest of the world does or not. Traditionally, Indians have laid high stress on values like peaceful co-existence, spirituality, deference to elders, recourse to nature, artistic expression, seeking prosperity, strong family ties, respecting even the tools of your trade, joyousness and hospitality.

Also, ‘Indian values’ are often misunderstood, or misrepresented. Such as‘dowry’ which is one of the values that Indians hold dear. There is no doubt that dowry is a common practice in India. However, it has been banned by law and also been reviled as a social evil, over the last few decades. In fact, the same practice has been in evidence across several cultures in several countries.
Change is a constant phenomenon, likewise even values change over time, they have to, or else society would degenerate and stagnate. But before defying traditional values and norms, it is wise to question the need for change and to specify what part of society needs to change. We need to ask ourselves, “Is our value system outdated”, “Do we need to change some common practices that are no longer relevant, or even evil, in their current form?”
Most of the values that the Indian parents believe in imparting to their children do not appeal to the outside world. But then, it is these beliefs that make India the wonderful country that it is today.
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