Modernization or westernization

Modernization or westernization

From Prospek

I often burst into laughter when I watch the way Indonesian actors act on television, who tend to be so westernized. For example, they like say "ahm" while they are thinking of something, "yap" instead of the Indonesian ya. "Knock", when knocking at the door, instead of tok, tok. "Beep" for the sound of car's horn, instead of the Indonesian tet, tet. In the future, it will be difficult to distinguish Indonesians from Americans. This is only an example of small matters. Not to mention such things as food, dress, and daily conduct.

I am really sad at these trends. They are lacking social concerns, love of modesty. Also I am concerned about the way they appreciate western music. The young people are more interested in the musician's accessories such as earrings, bracelets and having long hair, rather than their musical rhythm and expression.

DONO

Jakarta