Meaning of Linguism is division of society on the basis of language. Hundreds of languages are spoken in India. People are being divided on the basis of language. They dislike those persons who speak other languages. Many states are formed, in India, on the basis of language. Even today, demand of forming new states on the basis of language is being raised. Classes are formed among people on the basis of language. People give preference to their regional language and culture instead of national interests.
Impacts:
- Demand of new states, on the basis of language, is being raised.
- Political parties are being organized on the basis of religion.
- Movements are going on, on the basis of religion.
- Language gives encouragement to regionalism and communalism.
- Discrimination and violence occur among the people on the basis of language.
- Linguism also affects the election process.