Why do people think that India is a poor country and people there are illitrate?

Question

Its completely false Indians are very much educated and even have class then what compells people to think like that??

Sorry sbout the spelling 'illeterate

"illiterate"

Visit-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
And read the economy column

Answer 1

Because, we as a nation have a covering of "general knowledge" on societies as a whole. The first thing we are taught is that India is highly populated and what over-population can do to stress and then we're taught about castes, and other colorful Indian customs. While it is fact, its not the entire truth, just enough to keep the class awake for the 50 minute period and the next day we move on to another country. This is usually done in 7th or 8th grade and we never hear of India again! So, that's where we get our information! Sad, isn't it? And people wonder why most Americans cannot even name the States of the U.S. President Bush has done MORE to harm schools than any U.S. President with his "No Child Left Behind Act" it concentrates solely on Test Scores and not on Homework or school work, meaning that ALL THE TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS care about is ONE TEST taken every 6 months to 1 year and the rest of the year is moot, worth nothing. They concentrate on getting their students past "that single test" and don't care about anything else of consequence. Period.

India is a great country, a rising superpower with many positive benefits, yes, it does have its negatives, but as I stated, so do we!

Answer 2

I'm afraid it's because India has established a reputation for taking very poor care of most of its citizens. There is an increasing degree of internal disorder, a gigantic divide between the wealthy and the poor, and a notable lack of concern about any of this from within the nation itself.

The caste system, which is exceedingly alien to the sensibilities of the West, seems to be making a comeback; and the status of women in the villages is of increasing concern as well.

That said, the traditions of a free press and what seems to be a movement toward the education of rural women will probably improve matters in the future. There seems to be an increasing willingness in India to accept some of the burdens of modern life along with the blessings, and with luck you'll begin to figure out how to keep your best and brightest people. We have them all here in North America at present, and they are enriching us greatly.

Answer 3

I can't (and don't) speak for everyone but my entire knowledge of India comes from what I've seen on National Geographic specials on TV. They usually depict India as hot, poor, dirty (people taking baths in the Ganges River which isn't too clean), with cows walking around everywhere. They always show people sitting on the streets and begging like they've got nothing else to do. I've heard that they wear a lot of jewelry and watch a lot of movies, and that they have a caste system that makes American racism look downright benevolent.

The few that I've met here in America were snooty, snobbish, arrogant, and rude. As for the illiteracy...I've seen the posts here on YA by many east Indians, and their lack of mastery of the English language speaks for itself. I suppose it's good that they try and the effort is evidence of an education that may be broader than mine. I certainly couldn't speak their language, but I'm not putting posts on the hindu (or whatever language) YA either. I'm not trying to be mean or come off as racist, but you asked the question and that is the most honest answer I can give you.

I realize that the information from TV is probably inaccurate, or at the very least is incomplete. I come from a group that is constantly demonized by the media so I know how the right hype job can give a wrong impression. But the personal experiences with the few I've met weren't hype jobs. They were real, and my impression of east Indians has been severely colored by them.

Answer 4

People from India are far from being illiterate. There aren't many Americans or anyone else who knows as many different languages as they do. People shouldn't expect their spelling or english to be perfect. I would hate to see them visit India and only speak hindu, urdu, or any of the many other languages spoken in India. India is a poor country, as there are many who are having problems with finding jobs and working. It has to do with the area, over population, and the fact that they have poor sanitation. They are working on it, but it will be very slow.
Namesti Ji.

Answer 5

I agree they're educated and seem to be nice for the most, the only thing is that people view their class system there as unpractical if you want to help the country as a whole

Answer 6

because most people in India are poor, at least that is the data that is published about the vital statistics of India, and that is also the impression you get when visiting India.

Answer 7

Because they can't spell illiterate.

a. Marked by inferiority to an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature. b. Violating prescribed standards of speech or writing.

Answer 8

Probably because they themselves are illiterate...