Language and consciousness in Indian psychology are fascinating! Let's understand it vividly.
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Abusive Language in Indian Context:
In recent years, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have witnessed the indiscriminate spread of offensive language. Hate speech and offensive posts have become increasingly common. People often target others with hate-filled messages, causing psychological distress and mental trauma. Instead of fostering unity, such language contributes to digital divides and social alienation. Efforts are underway to automatically detect various forms of abusive language in social networks, micro-blogs, and blogs. Researchers create datasets for identifying offensive languages, formulating them as a supervised classification problem.
Teenagers and Language:
Teenagers in India, like elsewhere, have their unique language patterns influenced by cultural shifts, technology, and peer interactions. Code-mixing (using multiple languages within a single conversation) is common among Indian teenagers. They blend regional languages, English, and slang to create a dynamic linguistic landscape. Social media plays a significant role in shaping their language. Emoticons, abbreviations, and memes are part of their digital communication. While some teenagers use language creatively and constructively, others may engage in abusive or offensive language online. Peer pressure, anonymity, and the desire to fit in contribute to this behavior.
Affirmative Language and Empowerment:
Affirmative language uplifts and empowers individuals. It promotes positive self-identity and fosters a sense of belonging. Encouraging words, expressions of support, and motivational language play a crucial role in self-transformation. In Indian psychology, affirmations align with values, compassion, and discipline, guiding individuals toward self-exploration and growth.
Balancing Tradition and Modernity:
Indian psychology acknowledges the tension between tradition and modernity. While respecting cultural heritage, it also embraces global influences. Teenagers navigate this balance through language. They express their identity, aspirations, and emotions using a blend of traditional and contemporary vocabulary.
Remember, language isn’t static—it evolves with society, reflecting our collective consciousness. As we explore its impact, let’s encourage positive communication and mindfulness in our linguistic choices.
References:
- WHAT IS INDIAN PSYCHOLOGY: TRANSCENDENCE IN AND WHILE THINKING by Sangeetha Menon, Ph.D.
- “Introduction to Foundations of Indian Psychology” by R. M. Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Misra, Suneet Varma.
- https://aclanthology.org/2020.restup-1.2.pdf
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