Answer:
In
different countries, same items of clothing often convey contrary meaning. This
is due to the difference in culture of the countries.
(i) The turban in India was not just
for protection from the heat, but was a sign of respectability. It could not be
removed at will. But in the Western tradition, they had to be removed before
social superiors as a sign of respect.
The British were often offended if Indians did not take off their turbans
when they met colonial officials. Here the cultural difference created
misunderstanding.
(ii) Some times British officials also wore Indian
clothes. But in 1830, Europeans were forbidden from wearing Indian clothes at
official functions, so that the cultural identity of the white rulers was not
undermined. At the same time, Indians were expected to wear Indian clothes to office
and follow Indian dress code.
(iii) It was a common practice of Indians to take off
their shoes when they entered a sacred place and home. First Governor General
Amherst, later Governor General Lord Dalhousie made strict law that Indians
should take off their shoes, when they entered any government office. This law
led to many controversy and opposition in Indian society.
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