Author Question: What are the drawbacks and benefits of using English as a national language in India? Might it help ... (Read 56 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

What are the drawbacks and benefits of using English as a national language in India? Might it help or hinder unity? Would it increase or decrease India's links to the contemporary world?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why resource wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa has not translated into wealth for Sub-Saharan African countries and what measures are being undertaken to retain more profits for these countries.

What will be an ideal response?

emily12345 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

One advantage to using English as a national language is that it can serve as a lingua franca; however, some groups fear that the spread of English (and with it, Western culture) may serve as a form of cultural imperialism. The widespread promotion of English may (and has) increased India's links to the global economy; however, it can possibly hinder unity, especially if some areas benefit at the expense of others.

Answer to Question 2

Answers should mention neocolonialism, taxes on extraction, new taxes on superprofits.