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The genesis of English obsession in India is the #EnglishApartheid policies of the colonial Indian state.
Pushes English at all levels—from Supreme Court, most High Courts, entrance exams, MBA, CA, medicine, engineering. It *makes* English an elite language.
Pushes English at all levels—from Supreme Court, most High Courts, entrance exams, MBA, CA, medicine, engineering. It *makes* English an elite language.
The State's #EnglishApartheid causes mad rush to English. It then pushes more English, claiming that "people want it."
But barely 10% read English newspapers, even fewer watch English TV. Wherever there is real choice people DON'T want English. But State doesn't enable choice.
But barely 10% read English newspapers, even fewer watch English TV. Wherever there is real choice people DON'T want English. But State doesn't enable choice.
False. Which language theory taught you that "language is *just* for communication"? Language embodies culture & knowledge. Also pushing English at "grassroots" does not dismantle English apartheid. Village kids in English medium are *much* worse off.
