South Asian society, often deem to be the third world countries include Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives. The region flourishes many religions including Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism. South Asian society comprises population greater than one fifth of the world’s population hence, consisting 1.3 billion people.
South Asian society is enriched with multicultural traditions and values. The region is culturally diverse as, different communities live together and each represents the roots of its origin. Added to this, the cultural diversity among the inhabitants of the society has led to the growth of new trends even in the fashion lines, no other society around the world could be as multi cultured as the south Asian bloc. People in this region are extremely hospitable and have high morals for their norms and values. They have high respect for their culture and trends moreover; they give extreme reverence to their religion.
Due to the large population of the South Asian bloc, people are seemingly more hard working and ambitious. The labors from the Asian bloc are preferred over any other man power from all over the world. Furthermore, it is a fact that Asians are far better in math and other academic courses than Europeans. It’s the students from Asia, who ace their exams.
South Asian society is rich in natural resources. We have crops, minerals, and gas, oil and water resources which vastly interests the Europeans. This adds value to the trade industry of the region. The geopolitical location of this region is also attractive and we have the important landmarks adding scenic beauty to the region. India and Pakistan are the two countries in this bloc with the nuclear power; this adds to the strength of the society and explains the potential this region holds.
On the contrary, it is a pity that the south Asian society has no unity and strength among its neighboring countries. The region is highly fragmented and thus it also lacks a vision of brotherhood, strength and unity. Each country ascertained to achieve higher than the other. Each is indulged in the blame game and trying to pull other’s leg down.
The society is highly populated with ever increasing rate of inflation and poverty rate. The region is economically challenged. Illiteracy is a major drawback of the society and it is a shame that crime rate is also very high. People are intolerant and it is a common sight to see the tragic terrorist activities.
Hence, the society with all its strengths and weaknesses has managed to survive and it is indeed flourishing.
Nida Siddiqui
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