Question

Why are we scared of Western culture? Are we not confident of our own culture?

Answer 1

Some people fear that the dominance of Western culture may weaken local languages, traditions, dress, food habits and values. This fear reflects unequal cultural power, not necessarily a lack of confidence. Cultures are dynamic: we can accept useful influences, reject harmful ones and create new combinations while preserving our own heritage. For example, wearing jeans with a khadi kurta shows cultural adaptation rather than cultural surrender.