Languages, Religions & Secularization in Geography UPSC

Language:

Language is the expression of ideas through speech sound combined into words. The following are the importance of language:
Languages are the main source of cultural consideration
Culture practice, moral values, literature, etc pass on from generation to generation through language.
Language is one of the variables in the demarcation of regions, for example, most of the Indian states are created based on language.

Dialect:

It is a particular form of language that is limited to the geographical or social region.

Language of the world:

Religion 

Communities of the same supernatural belief and moral values that bind people together are religious.

Why the study of religion is needed in geography?

• Religious festivals, food, and ceremonies are shaped by the physical environment. 
• It helps the study the religion & environment relation
• Religion supports Sustainable development, environment conservation, and improve the welfare of the population.

Diffusion of religion 

The Major religion of the world was originated in a small area but spread to a large part of the world by:

• Invasion, for example, Islam
• Conquering
• Missionary, for example, Buddhism, Christianity 
• Politically imperialism
• Expansion of political boundaries
• Migration of population 

Secularization 

Secularization is the process to make :

• People logical
• Improve a scientific study
• Remove the dominance of religious institutions and symbols from society.
• To separate religion from state.
• Cultural shifts in society and make the society free from superstition 
• Communal harmony

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