I would that we all (living beings) have an inferiority complex - but courage lies in overcoming our fears and forging ahead in an uncertain and unknown world. The only one with superiority complex is the fool with lots of money and no responsibility.
Umesh
Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>But, what about this other thing about the definition for who is an Assamese:*** That is a FAKE issue, like I explained before, manufactured by Delhi and willingly accepted by its Assamese agents as a ploy to muddy the demands of cultural protection by the many indigenous peoples of the region against the invasion of Hindi/Hindu ( read Cow-belt) and Bollywood influences asa well as unchecked B'Deshi immigration.All citizens of Assam are Assamese, like all citizens of India are Indians.But just like in India, the population of Assam is composed of many ETHNICITIES!*** The FAKE issue is further complicated by that damned English language, because of which it is easy for Dilli's agents in Assam to perpetuate the myth that somehow there is a problem of defining WHO the Assamese are.There are SEVERAL kinds of Assamese:1: The Assamese nationality 2: The Assamese language. 3: The Assmese ethnicity And they are NOT all the same, as the manufacturer's of the FAKE issue would have people believe. Once you separate them out, only the mentally challenged would see a problem in DEFINING who an Assamese is.At 10:59 AM -0600 2/17/06, Ram Sarangapani wrote:C'da,>There is NO better weapon--or skill--that a desi gets intimidated by :-),Hehehe! This last time at Delhi Airport, the security at the gate wouldn't let me in as I had an eticket (no paper ticket). All I said was 'what do you mean, you won't let me' or something along those lines - and pronto, I was waved in.But I think that works against only those who know little or no spoken English.I agree with you knowing English is a great skill, but knowing a number of languages is a better skill, and specially you mother tongue.But, what about this other thing about the definition for who is an Assamese:"He also clarified that the Asam Sahitya Sabha had not indulged in the recent controversy concerning the definition of the Assamese people" - ATOne would think that the Saithya Sabha would be an able body to come up with a definition. As a well respected organization, who would be better. I am surprised they would be gun shy on that issue.--Ram
On 2/17/06, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
In fact I would go a step farther and suggest that the Assamese LEARN better English, written and spoken, for them to be able to assert themselves.
There is NO better weapon--or skill--that a desi gets intimidated by :-), does not matter how qualified he or she is otherwise,than a person who is proficient in English, more so on the spoken front than the written one.
But that is NOT to suggest they ought not to learn BETTER Oxomiya too. In fact the Oxomiya instructions should be far better it was or is now, just like for English and every conceivable subject.
At 9:37 AM -0600 2/17/06, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Barua,
The 'inferiority complex' that Deka refers to is NOT an 'Assamese only' complex. My feeling is that the complex exists throughout India. In most places in India, if you can speak a bit of English, you are considered 'educated'. In fact, I think that phenomena exists in most parts of the world.But that edge is only the first impression, subsequently, one is judged by how much one knows (and not how well they speak English).
--Ram
On 2/17/06, Rajen Barua <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>However, he clarified that he was not campaigning against learning English. The Sabha wants the people of the State to earn expertise in English too. But there is no justification to >treat the English medium schools as superior to the Assamese medium schools . Most of the owners of the English medium schools are interested only in making money, they are less >bothered to improve the standard of education, he said.
----- Original Message -----From: Ram SarangapaniTo: ASSAMNETSent: Friday, February 17, 2006 9:08 AMSubject: [Assam] Do Assamese have an inferiority complex?
Highlights are mine.Some questions/comments though:
"Inferiority complex has made the State's people opt for English instead of their own language in all spheres of their life."
I think people learn English because its useful. Does knowing English, give one a 'superiority' edge? I don't think so.
"He also clarified that the Asam Sahitya Sabha had not indulged in the recent controversy concerning the definition of the Assamese people"
One would have thought that a body like the Sahitya Sabha would be the right body to define who is an Assamese if need be.
an how about this one below?
"He also asserted that any arrangement for autonomy without a provision for percolation of power down to the grass root level was meaningless. Such arrangements for autonomy creates a new type of oligarchy and the common people continue to languish as usual"
Await readers' comments.
Expand base of Assamese society - AT
By A Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Feb 16 - Asam Sahitya Sabha president Kanaksen Deka today made an appeal to the people to wage an all out battle against inferiority complex that is afflicting the life of the State's people . He also urged upon the people to expand the base of the Assamese society by making the society assimilate all the new elements and also to become self-reliant engaging themselves in trade and commerce. He was addressing the fourth special annual session of the Asam Sahitya Sabha at the Belsor Sarat Chandra Goswami Kshetra in Nalbari district.
Inferiority complex has made the State's people opt for English instead of their own language in all spheres of their life. This complex is luring the guardians to send their wards to the English medium schools. This is against the basic doctrines of education, which speak of imparting education at the primary level through mother tongues. This inclination towards English is a product of the hangover of our colonial past, Deka said.
However, he clarified that he was not campaigning against learning English. The Sabha wants the people of the State to earn expertise in English too. But there is no justification to treat the English medium schools as superior to the Assamese medium schools. Most of the owners of the English medium schools are interested only in making money, they are less bothered to improve the standard of education, he said.
The inferiority complex of the State's people is affecting their life in other areas also. They readily give up their time-tested clothes, cookery and snacks etc for the others'. They are also demanding reservation for themselves in many spheres. But the weak people, who are shy of competing with others, only raise the demand for reservation. This demand will spell doom for the peoples of the State in the coming days, he warned.
He also clarified that the Asam Sahitya Sabha had not indulged in the recent controversy concerning the definition of the Assamese people. The issue came to the Sabha platform when there arose a need to define the Assamese people in the process of implementation of the Assam Accord. The definition was sought to be evolved at the platform of the Sanmilita Sahitya Sabha. But some of the partners of the Sanmilita Sahitya Sabha did not like the idea of bringing their respective ethnic groups to the frame of Assamese and rather opted to identify their groups as sons of soil or indigenous groups. This resulted in the controversy. As, a well-accepted definition of the indigenous groups or sons of the soil is still illusive, he said.
He also made an appeal to all the peoples living in the State to consider their newly found aspiration for recognition as nations against the background of globalisation. The concept of nation is taking a back seat even in Europe and the concept of a European Union is gaining ground instead amongst the European nations nowadays. It was in Europe that the concept of nation had sprung up following the Industrial Revolution, he said.
Grant of autonomy to many ethnic groups has also led to social conflicts in many areas of the State. This is due to the contradiction among the dominant ethnic groups the general population living in these autonomous areas. All such conflicts should be resolved through steps to promote amity among the people living in these areas, he said.
He also asserted that any arrangement for autonomy without a provision for percolation of power down to the grass root level was meaningless. Such arrangements for autonomy creates a new type of oligarchy and the common people continue to languish as usual.
But for the maladies of terrorism, group conflict and the like confronting the State's society, he said, economic backwardness was the main factor. The apathy of the Congress has resulted in alienation of the people and also in the isolation of the party from majority of the State's people. The people of the State once treated the party as their very own one. It is now discarded by majority of the people here and is now banking on the votes of the 'Alis and Kulis' to be in power, he said. He also called upon the people to raise their voice against all cases of atrocities on women.
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