Has anyone else noticed that parts of Third world such as North India tend to place a stronger emphasis on seniority, kinship, and respect for hierarchy than on merit? One consequence may be the persistence of outdated systems and practices, as established norms are less likely to be challenged.
On the other hand, many cities known for rapid economic and technological progress often place greater emphasis on merit, competence, and maintaining a high bar for entry. This can create an environment where innovation and performance are prioritized over status or personal connections.
That’s part of the same field of study. The third world, or the periphery’s creation & repression is part & parcel to the creation & prolonging of capitalism. It grew by consuming tributary modes of production in w. asia, the subcontinent, & china. Today it is threatened by the industrialization of regions the imperialists need to remain poor for their system to function. I’m nutshelling here because you’re still chiding people for bad behavior & not the system that threw their societies into the woodchipper.
It’s a continuous process inflicted on these regions. It takes a lot of work to ensure they never see the fruits of their labor
You ask if anyone has noticed people in a region of India act better by your reckoning. Tell us more about what goes on there & we will get closer to an answer. It’s not just how the people are that makes a region a certain way.