Summary

Summary

1. India

   • In 1858, British Crown rule was established in India, ending a century of control by the East India Company
     • The partition was announced in India by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy General of India
       • India and Pakistan became two separate countries in August, 1947, with Pakistan celebrating their Independence Day on August 14 and India celebrating theirs on August 15
         • At least 15 million people were uprooted and displaced in one of the largest human migrations in recorded history
           • Around one to two million people were killed during the implementation of the partition
             • They not only succeeded in controlling most of the Indian Territory, but also successfully colonized various aspects of the Indian society like culture, politics, economy and education
   • British rule (1858-1947)
     • discrimination
       • utilization
         • just interested in profit
           • disrespectful
             • feel superior
               • brang the English language
                 • Indian English helps India to find a place in the globalized world
   • General information
     • 1.3 billion (population)
       • language: Hindi, English
         • Capital: New Dehli
           • religion: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddism, Sithidm
             • 3.287,263 squarekilometers
               • Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
                 • 1,2 billion in extreme poverty
   • arranged marriages
     • finding a matchmaker (religion, caste, profession etc.)
       • exchange of photos/ information
         • meeting prospective spouse & family
           • engagement
             • marriage

2. Monarchy

   • the British monarchy, is the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, its dependencies and its overseas territories
   • In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State.
     • The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy.
       • This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament
   • As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history.
   • Pros/Cons
     • It does not incur election expenses
       • There is balance in governance
         • There is less corruption
           • tourist attraction
             • do a lot of charity
               • keep the tradition/ identity alive
     • Monarchies have expensive lifestyles
       • There is only one person, family or body in control of a country
         • Not all members in order of succession are competent
           • they are not elected
             • concept(Monarchy) is outdated
               • too much attention(media)

3. Multicultural Britain

   • Being British means:
     • to love this country
       • proud to be called British
         • to anything possible to be a good British citizen
           • unique culture
             • to respect other cultures, live in harmony
   • example of Parvarez+Ali
     • born in Pakistan
       • wants to be part of the English life
         • adapts to it
           • loves England
     • born in England
       • rejects Western culture
         • -> because they rejected him
           • hates England
   • East is East
     • 1st generation
       • wants to fit in somehow (fish&chip shop, changing the name)
         • Pakistani tradition is very important
           • forces his children to learn about it
             • distances himself from British society
               • aggressive towards his children
                 • wanted a better life in England
                   • speaks bad English
     • 2nd generation
       • reject Islam
         • -> eat pork, drink alcohol, English girlfriend, night clubs
           • feel British (born in England)
             • speak English well
               • Nasir runs away from arranged marriage
                 • English friends