Does FAMILY PRIDE matter in a world which depends mostly on individual success of industrious people who succeed by sheer hardwork rather than by making hollow claims on the capabilities of their great grandfathers?
I could attend quite a few betrothals and marriages where people take pride in projecting the greatness of their families, hiding the atrocities, crookedness and greed of their forefathers. Is it advisable when our societies are expected to be progressive today when robotics and artificial intelligence are but realities.
When LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalisation) reigns every domain of humans, projecting the greatness of our family and standing on the shoulders of our successful relatives, who were blessed to have a gracious death, is highly deplorable. Instead it is a basic fact that one’s greatness depends exclusively on ones own achievements.
It is must be reiterated that in today’s globalized world, where trade and commerce know no borders, the notion of family pride rooted in ancestral greatness appears to be irrational. In traditional societies, family lineage and reputation were often prioritized over individual merit, with claims of greatness frequently based on hollow assertions rather than on realistic achievements. Is it not high time to be realistic? This emphasis on inherited status can be detrimental, as it overlooks personal qualities and abilities that are essential for success
In contrast, global commerce and trade thrive on the basis of individual talent, hard work and innovation. A person’s skills, expertise, and reputation are the primary motivating factors of their professional success. This meritocratic approach has enabled individuals from diverse backgrounds to excel and make significant contributions to society.
The persistence of family pride based on ancestral claims can also lead to unnecessary social classification and inequality. If people find a sense of fulfillment purely on the basis of their hard work, how realistic it would be! On the contrary, if we depend on our family’s greatness, it can foster a sense of entitlement, which can be detrimental to personal growth and development.
Ultimately, it is essential to recognize that individual merit and abilities are the true parameters of success in today’s well-knit world of nations. By acknowledging and valuing personal qualities, we can promote a more inclusive and meritocratic society, where individuals are judged on their own merits rather than on their family background.