| MULTICULTURALISM
AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION  Search for space by
every community within an over-reaching framework of Indian nationhood should be
appreciated as natural
As
a corollary, it was also held that a tendency to take such search for space as an
opposition to order of things should be discouraged
The
possibility of occasional disturbances while communities position themselves for
occupation of spaces was appreciated
Feelings
were expressed that due to inadequate growth and development for a long period, the income
opportunities were unequally shared leading to feelings of hostility among communities
Possibility
of development of sub-national forces was traced to the above, particularly when cultural
differences between dominant group and others existed, with difference in the levels of
material affluence
Weak
central rule was also highlighted as encouraging divisive forces
Misunderstanding,
misconception and misinformation were cited as causes for blowing up simple differences
into explosive proportions
Problems
with the tribes of north-eastern region were especially stressed, they being afflicted
with tendencies to exit rather than voice grievances for redressal and capable of
collective action due to small size population and social network utilizable for political
action easily
It
was held that expanding interaction among people as it could happen in the process of
cooperative activities, might reduce tensions among communities
Role
of education was highlighted in reducing tensions among communities, groups and
individuals
Convergence
Quality
of individuals, their education and training came to be identified as the single most
important factor in the life of nations
Divisive
and violent effects of multiculturalism, distressful poverty and unemployment, and
exploitation of benefits associated with globalized economy and society are mitigated
considerably if individuals are endowed with education of the right sort. |
Globalisation and International
Cooperation
