Will we ever get to see the triumph of the rational over the animal side of Humans? The purpose of this Blog is to provide people with all the insight information about what is happening around them, the kind of culture that has prevailed in our society and what does the future hold now? For some this cultural change might be acceptable and for some it might not. Is this all happening due to the western influence or is it just people can't differentiate between what is right and what is wrong? Moreover has the term modernization been completely misunderstood? Have people started to think that quality of life lies within partying all night long, drinking, dancing and so forth. What kind of mind set that the teens and adults now have about such activities?
For this very reason we look forward to getting peoples opinion in what they think about the contemporary change and what in their opinion should be done?
Students are an important part of country’s intelligentsia. They have energy and patriotic zeal that can be great service to nation Drugs affect the nervous system. It leads to the deterioration of body and mind and it causes death. But use of drugs has become status symbols in elite class specially in private institution, it has become very common. Student waste their energy in this undesirable activity. This attitude shows that our new generation is mental slave of our western overlords. Unfortunately in Pakistan drug is one major problem that youth is facing these days. As the competition among students and teenagers grows stronger, the youth life becomes more hectic. Life has not been the same as it was a few years ago when a simple graduate could find a job and make his living easily. Unlike old days, now getting into a quality educational institute is harder. Students have to strive more. They not only have to clear exams but they have to pass it with certain percentage to qualify for a good institution. When the person does get into a good university, he has to maintain his GPA to exist in the system. After the completion of his degree, his struggle for job-hunting starts and so does his miseries.
Considering all above given facts, it’s evident that Pakistani student become the victim of stress which then result in depression. To counter stress, however, students find their own way of escape. Among these ways, the worst we know is opting for drugs. These days drug addiction has become widespread in colleges and University of Pakistan that it threatens the very survival of country’s promising future. A person taking drugs knows no worries and forgets all his responsibilities. It kicks the person so much, that apparently the person enters into a new world. A world he can only dream of; a world of joy; a world without sorrows. But this is not the end.
Drugs have such properties that they do affect the hormones and relaxes the person. Drugs affect the nervous system. It leads to the deterioration of body and mind and often results in death. But use of drugs has become status symbols in elite class especially in private institution, it has become very common. Student waste their energy in this undesirable activity. This attitude shows that our new generation is mental slave of our western overlords. There are clubs where drugs are common. Students from rich family buy the expensive tickets, only to destroy their selves. It’s a dangerous trend which should be taken very seriously now. Alcohol must fully be banned from the state of Pakistan. Still, there are many hotels which have permits to keep and sell alcohol to non-Muslim community, but it leaks out to everyone regardless of their religion or status. If the matter is not taken seriously, consequences will be dangerous.
Many parents and children misunderstand the concept of modernization. Young people find life enjoyable and want to enjoy it more by taking their decision themselves. There’s a certain class in the society which try to follow the class they envy. Such class often takes decision beyond a certain level of decency which sometimes leads to vulgarity and violates the principles of Islam. Many parents follow the western lifestyle and they prefer not to stop their children where they should have been as they think, stopping them will dent their personality. Such parents try to adopt a different lifestyle by pretending to be modern and letting their children lose but such freedom often backfires in the form of vulgarity. As the parents let their children take their own decision, they miss an important part of their role, to tell their children, where to stop. They feel like competing with others by this fashion. Such people lose their national identity because fashions reflect the culture of a nation as Shakespeare said “apparel proclaims the man”.
Vulgarity results as the misconception of modernization. People who fail to distinguish between modernization and vulgarity are only to be blamed of their ignorance. Modernization is the adopting a different but better standard of life. It involves studying better, living better and enjoying a quality life. Problem occurs when the person thinks modernization is to live freely and openly, rather than decently but wisely.
Vulgarity results as the misconception of modernization. People who fail to distinguish between modernization and vulgarity are only to be blamed of their ignorance. Modernization is the adopting a different but better standard of life. It involves studying better, living better and enjoying a quality life. Problem occurs when the person thinks modernization is to live freely and openly, rather than decently but wisely.
CULTURAL CHANGE LEADING TO GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR- CREATING COMPLEXES AMONG THE COMMON MAN
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Posted by: Komal Agha
This diverse gap is becoming the root cause of various unethical, unlawful activities in the country. This cultural change is not only depressing the common man but forcing him to indulge in any unlawfulness for his desires and the desires of his children.
Posted by: Komal Agha
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There is change in a way teens think and see things and that is the kind of change that is going to proliferate in Pakistan in coming years. One can think that they will stop at one time or the other but in reality this is just the beginning. I mean when we were in our teens we most certainly did not find it easy or common to have "In House" parties where we could freely socialize with each other and dance all night long. But nowadays these parties are just a common trend. There is no thrill in life if there aren't any "In House" parties. At this stage these kinds of parties are only the first step on the stairway to what these teens might call "The Cool World" while for others it is straight away a step in the ditch of Shame.
What is it that has caused such a cultural change in the society to prevail? Is the blame only to go to the western influence?
"Sweet Leaf" City Jam 
Glamorous Events promoted by Models
Pool Parties
Dance Parties
Bars
ARTICLE
By Komal Agha
ARE WE EMBARRASSED OF OUR CULTURE?
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, established in 1947 on the name of Two Nation theory also referred to as the very ideology of Pakistan which states that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations by every description; thus Muslims should have an independent country in the Muslim majority areas. This was the basis of establishment of our country.
This basis sure depict that our only aim of achieving this country was to make a peaceful change in our lives while practicing our religion which is not only confined to the religious boundaries but gives a whole way of life including the very culture that should be adopted by the people of this country. This aim was also reflected in the Constitution of 1973 where Pakistan’s name was converted to Islamic Republic of Pakistan. But here the questions stand? Was it really the true reason of creating this independent country? If yes, then are we abiding by the obligations on every citizen? Are we sincere to the country or fore fathers gave lives for? It is the very way of living that should depict the culture of a country like ours?
When I thought of all these questions, I was not only thunder struck but depressed to an extent that it made me re-think about my whole life and the very obligations attached to me.
We are a great country, with all the resources of materials as well as human beings but there definitely is some shortcoming that is pushing us to remain backward and unaware. What I could gather of and conclude was not our faulty roots but the weighing of those roots. Our society through propaganda has been pushed back by imposing an imperialistic culture on ourselves and we are very much welcoming it with open hands.
Hence I believe that the true dilemma of this country is the proneness of its people to the western culture. Accepting a new thing is not wrong as long as you are not rejecting your own. Another problem with our people is that they not only welcome western culture but are rejecting their identity. By welcoming the other culture, people have gone to such extents that they are even dis-owning their religion and going totally against it.
This situation is very alarming and the dominating forces must take some action to snub this problem right now or else it will not only eat away our cultural roots but our own country for which our fore fathers have given extensive sacrifices of every sort.
By Komal Agha
ARE WE EMBARRASSED OF OUR CULTURE?
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, established in 1947 on the name of Two Nation theory also referred to as the very ideology of Pakistan which states that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations by every description; thus Muslims should have an independent country in the Muslim majority areas. This was the basis of establishment of our country.
This basis sure depict that our only aim of achieving this country was to make a peaceful change in our lives while practicing our religion which is not only confined to the religious boundaries but gives a whole way of life including the very culture that should be adopted by the people of this country. This aim was also reflected in the Constitution of 1973 where Pakistan’s name was converted to Islamic Republic of Pakistan. But here the questions stand? Was it really the true reason of creating this independent country? If yes, then are we abiding by the obligations on every citizen? Are we sincere to the country or fore fathers gave lives for? It is the very way of living that should depict the culture of a country like ours?
When I thought of all these questions, I was not only thunder struck but depressed to an extent that it made me re-think about my whole life and the very obligations attached to me.
We are a great country, with all the resources of materials as well as human beings but there definitely is some shortcoming that is pushing us to remain backward and unaware. What I could gather of and conclude was not our faulty roots but the weighing of those roots. Our society through propaganda has been pushed back by imposing an imperialistic culture on ourselves and we are very much welcoming it with open hands.
Hence I believe that the true dilemma of this country is the proneness of its people to the western culture. Accepting a new thing is not wrong as long as you are not rejecting your own. Another problem with our people is that they not only welcome western culture but are rejecting their identity. By welcoming the other culture, people have gone to such extents that they are even dis-owning their religion and going totally against it.
This situation is very alarming and the dominating forces must take some action to snub this problem right now or else it will not only eat away our cultural roots but our own country for which our fore fathers have given extensive sacrifices of every sort.
Feeling the Groove People!!! What you see above is something that would fascinate you and is guaranteed to indulge you. Could we have ever thought for a kind of culture to prevail in the Pakistan's society where people both male and female would be found partying around and in a swimming pool and under one roof? This is the latest trend and is simply off the hook! There are those who have been a part of it and are fascinated, and then there are those who have just heard about and are anxious to be a part of it and for those who have not heard about it; YES! This is true and this is happening!
Now you get to see a glimpse of Pool parties. Swimming Pool, Dj, High volume music, Dance floor, Bar and empty rooms are the ambience of such parties. Whether you are a guy or a girl you will be tempted to take a dip in the pool, you will get water splashed on you and you will be tempted to splash water on others because otherwise you have not been a part of the party in the true sense.
Evolved Much!! No Doubt..Trend in Pakistan is completely changing; Glamour, Fashion, Style, Clubs, Dance Floors, Bars and so much more. These are the "WoW factors" that people look forward to bringing oomph in their lives. People who are part of it keep their fingers crossed for a night that promises glamour and a little bit of drama. For them this is called 'Living the life' as it should be. However, these kinds of events do not take place openly. While so many out there are a part of it, so many more are not. But it won’t be long before more and more people do actually start to become part of it. Whether this changing trend is acceptable or not that is a whole different story.
Dress to impress! Fashion and style is what is on peoples mind all the time. Coming to any sort of event means being uniquely dress so as to differentiate one from the others. It is places like these where you get to see people wearing something that you do not normally get to see. Sometimes it is soothing to the eyes and people can't get their eyes off of each other's dresses and can't stop talking about it and sometimes the dresses worn cause eyes to burn. However, attitude like these cause an ambiance to be created that is so intriguing and provocative that it becomes absolutely difficult to refrain oneself from becoming a part of it. In addition, something without which an event is incomplete, something that adds an extra flava to an event is the BAR. What is with the Bars being the X factor at most of the events? Interestingly, a good bar with an ample and continuous supply of liquor keeps the party going! That’s the simplest formula in the book!
The next hot spot once people have had two to three glasses of liquor is the dance floor. It is usually built at the center of the event compelling people to groove to the beat. And once as mentioned people have had few glassed of liquor there is no stopping them then, that is when the party is at the verge of becoming WILD!!
Are the people of our nation drifting to the dark side inadvertently? The only thing that is clung on to their minds is how to improve or add more freshness to the next event. While they are up to these things the significant question is that is this the future we are looking forward too?
Dress to impress! Fashion and style is what is on peoples mind all the time. Coming to any sort of event means being uniquely dress so as to differentiate one from the others. It is places like these where you get to see people wearing something that you do not normally get to see. Sometimes it is soothing to the eyes and people can't get their eyes off of each other's dresses and can't stop talking about it and sometimes the dresses worn cause eyes to burn. However, attitude like these cause an ambiance to be created that is so intriguing and provocative that it becomes absolutely difficult to refrain oneself from becoming a part of it. In addition, something without which an event is incomplete, something that adds an extra flava to an event is the BAR. What is with the Bars being the X factor at most of the events? Interestingly, a good bar with an ample and continuous supply of liquor keeps the party going! That’s the simplest formula in the book!
The next hot spot once people have had two to three glasses of liquor is the dance floor. It is usually built at the center of the event compelling people to groove to the beat. And once as mentioned people have had few glassed of liquor there is no stopping them then, that is when the party is at the verge of becoming WILD!!
Are the people of our nation drifting to the dark side inadvertently? The only thing that is clung on to their minds is how to improve or add more freshness to the next event. While they are up to these things the significant question is that is this the future we are looking forward too?
Punjab Lok Rahs is a working class organization in Pakistan that pushes for social change through the medium of theater plays. For the illiterate population , theater is a medium for education and transformation.
They cover topics mostly related to woman's issues like honor killings, domestic violence and forced marriage, while also looking at child labor, globalization, specific health issues, imperialism, the global oil crisis, and more.
Lok Rahs does not have professional actors. Every participant is a volunteer, and the actors are those who suffer from the problems discussed in the plays. With oppressive government censorship, and an art scheme that has suffered decades of repression, Lok Rahs has worked hard to continue their work under difficult circumstances.
You must visit this link to see how they are contributing
Pakistani society is mainly a Muslim society, in which high regard is given to the religious values and family morals, but side by side, people have always coped up with the latest in the world.
The history of the recent decades highlights many cultural changes in the Pakistani society.
Nowadays, we can see that:
The history of the recent decades highlights many cultural changes in the Pakistani society.
Nowadays, we can see that:
- People are adapting new fashion trends
- They prefer to have a high standard of living which portrays them as a very high class elite
- Middle class is also moving towards more liberal direction
- Youth is moving fast towards the westernized culture
These are the major emerging changes which we can witness nowadays. I will focus on the factors behind these changes and will also discuss that whether these changes are bringing a positive change or they are destroying the image of our society.
I will take the privilege of starting this blog with the following quote referring to the unaware conflicting identities leading to a revolutionary culture in Pakistan.
"All my life I had an awareness of other times and places. I have been aware of other persons, and trust me, so have you, my reader that is to be. Read back into your childhood, and this sense of awareness I speak of will be remembered as an experience of your childhood. You were then not fixed, not crystallized, not plastic. You were a soul in flux, a consciousness and an identity in process of forming-ay, of forming and forgetting."
Jack London, The Star Rover
1963
"All my life I had an awareness of other times and places. I have been aware of other persons, and trust me, so have you, my reader that is to be. Read back into your childhood, and this sense of awareness I speak of will be remembered as an experience of your childhood. You were then not fixed, not crystallized, not plastic. You were a soul in flux, a consciousness and an identity in process of forming-ay, of forming and forgetting."
Jack London, The Star Rover
1963
Posted by: Komal Agha