Indian Languages - A Barrier In Communication.
Indian Languages - A Barrier In Communication
(By Shubhangi Paliwal)
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Linguistic communication is a roadblock in India?
India is the second-largest country with an estimated population of 138 corers. More than 19,500 languages are spoken in India as mother tongues, according to the latest analysis of the census.
In India, languages are one of the biggest factors contributing to diversity in India. It’s not only the barrier in north-south but also the east-west.
The constitution consists of 22 languages that are Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati,
Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya,
Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri, 14 languages were initially included in the constitution. In 1992, the Sindhi language was added after that in 1992, Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali languages were added and in 2004 four more languages were added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.
The language barrier refers to a linguistic barrier, difficulties in communication between people or groups originally speaking different languages.
20% of the earth's population speaks one language that is “English” and that is 1.5 billion people. Now India is the second-largest English-speaking country after the US. The language barrier prevents the free flow of information. It can cause simple tasks in daily life to be difficult. The small things that matter can be compromised just because of the language barrier.
They feel difficulty sharing their views and perceptions on things and it also leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation between people, so we can say the language barrier can affect the quality of life.
French, Germans, Italians, Russians, Koreans, Japanese, or even Chinese and many other people worldwide have traditionally taken considerable pride in their language leading to the exclusion of foreign languages in their countries for centuries. So why not India can have the national language that’s it compulsory for all to study.
Situations where the problem of a language barrier occurs
Government and private OPDs, clinics, and hospitals
Organizations of doctors who travel to remote areas and crises to provide medical aid
Students travel to study from one state to another
Increase in time:-when the language barrier exists between two people. We need more time to explain and make sure that the other person is understood.
Decreased transparency:-Getting difficulty to understand with a clear view.
Possibility of loss of information:-what the person is saying and how much we understand at that time.
Impact on trust and relationship
Ways to overcome the barrier
Use of model and images /diagrams
Gesture and actions
With the help of interpretation
Learn their language
We can overcome this barrier by
Increasing interstate student exchange program
Promoting the language “Hindi” keeping in mind the level of social acceptability.
Cinemas and film /digital media could play a crucial role.
So there is language barrier the India manly between the north and south but India is full of color, religion, and culture and known for its diversity, but we need to overcome this and own the fact.
Try to be more optimistic and explore the different states and their culture.
I am from MP and when I went to Telangana(Hyderabad) “the metro city” the IT. It's great to explore the food, culture, people, and yes there was a time when I felt like an outsider but the people were very supportive. There are people just like you “are you afraid, so they are” just try to create a friendly environment around those who are ready to explore and put themselves out there.
Open your heart and warm towards the people.
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