Published: 12:01 AM, 22 April 2026 Last Update: 12:00 AM, 22 April 2026
Language Mirrors An Individual’s Genetic Identity
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain
Humanity develops through the artistic and restrained use of language. Language is not just a means of communication, but it is a mirror of an individual's genetic identity, mental structure and social values. In a political and social context, when a popular or newly elected leader is untested and given an ugly adjective like 'scoundrel', its effect is not limited to the individual. The use of such derogatory words is a subject of deep research in the light of sociology, psychology and genetics. When etiquette is abandoned in premature evaluation of a leader, it strikes at the root of patriotism and democratic culture.
Aggressive language reveals the mental instability and inferiority of the user. In psychology, this is called 'projection', where a person seeks temporary relief by imposing his own failures or character weaknesses on others. Untimely abusing a leader is basically just a negative expression of one's own inadequacy and suppressed anger.
The word 'kulangar' literally refers to hereditary insult. From the perspective of biology, a person's behavior is made up of his DNA and environment. When someone abuses another by raising his lineage, from the perspective of sociology, it basically exposes the abuser's own family education limitations and unethical identity in public.
The undemocratic mentality of the losing side in the electoral arena often takes the form of violent language. In the light of political science, it can be seen that when someone loses a logical argument and engages in personal attacks, it blocks the path to healthy politics. Trying to gain interests by muddying the situation through bitterness is basically a sign of a defeated mentality.
The scientific purpose of using provocative language is to provoke the opponent. Sociological studies have shown that a third party wants to take advantage of a conflict situation. Creating confusion in the public mind and inciting chaos by provoking a popular leader with harsh words is a well-planned social crime.
The soul of democracy is tolerance. According to modern political science, attacking the newly elected leadership at the beginning without giving it a chance to work is against democracy. If there is no respect for public opinion, the state structure collapses. Using unethical language is essentially insulting the verdict of the people, which destroys national unity in the long run.
According to famous scholars and poets, condemnation often acts as a stronger shield than praise. History has shown that many leaders have gained more sympathy and popularity in the public mind after being subjected to unjust attacks. Instead of breaking the morale of a leader, unreasonable abuse makes him more patient and steel-hard.
Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back. In linguistic theory, 'verbal aggression' destroys the balance of society. Calling someone a scoundrel without any test or evidence not only destroys social cohesion but also reduces the speaker's own acceptance to zero. This is an irresponsible behavior.
Irrational hatred and personal attacks are not the solution to any problem. There may be mistakes in state governance, but elegant language is needed to highlight them. Science says that negative words increase the release of the hormone cortisol in the brain, which creates mental stress in both the speaker and the listener and blocks the path to constructive thinking.
The misuse of a word can often trigger bloody violence. According to peace research, hate speech directly incites extremism. When language is used as a weapon to achieve political revenge, it becomes a threat to national security.
Psychological weapons like the word 'kulangar' are used to break the morale of the opponent. But people with noble souls do not succumb to these trivial blows. In the words of poet Rabindranath Tagore, "He who does injustice and he who tolerates injustice, then hatred burns like grass." Unjust insults basically strengthen the resolve of a leader who walks the path of truth.
Trying to make oneself look big by belittling others is a psychological distortion. Those who sacrifice etiquette to prove themselves as great speakers actually reveal their own smallness. From the point of view of science, this is a kind of narcissistic behavior, which is very harmful and misleading for society.
The newly elected Prime Minister is a representative elected by the people. To belittle him means to question the entire electoral process and the conscience of the voters. In the light of sociology, this is a collective insult. When national leadership is publicly insulted, the country's image in the outside world is greatly damaged.
Accusing someone without any evidence is completely against the principles of scientific research. Abusing someone without any information is a kind of intellectual dishonesty. By spreading lies and baseless slander, society is misled, the negative impact of which is carried on from generation to generation.
Civilization survives on the basis of etiquette. According to sociological science, if people at the top of society start using ugly language, it spreads to the common people as well. Choosing constructive and positive words instead of negative adjectives is essential in building a polite society.
One of the tools to create division is hateful language. Instead of uniting a nation, when poison is used in language, it can create communal or political riots. Patriotism demands that everyone take the country forward, while abuse only strengthens the walls of division.
When a person is overly driven by emotions, the 'pre-frontal cortex' or the rational part of his brain becomes inactive. As a result, people lose their sense of purpose and say nasty things to others. Intolerance is like a mental illness, which if not controlled at the right time, becomes a social epidemic.
A person's dignity is in his own hands. Those who do not understand this eternal truth, their own dignity increases when they respect others, basically destroy their own dignity. Dignified behavior in the political arena is the identity of a true leader. Ugly expressions cannot be the work of a healthy brained person.
Scholars have always emphasized on restraint of speech. According to Mahatma Gandhi, "Not hatred, but love is the weapon of world conquest." Hating a leader before testing him is not only stupidity, but it also reveals a lack of knowledge. True patriots can never use ugly words towards the leadership of their country. Hatred always revolves in a circle. Today you abuse someone, tomorrow that abuse will come back to you. Just like the action-reaction principle of science, the use of language creates a reaction in society. To keep society calm, it is important to stop this hateful chain reaction.
Making any comment without experience and information is a sign of intellectual immaturity. It is not yet time to evaluate a leader who has been in office for only two months. Giving a final verdict or abusing someone prematurely is an act that is completely against the logic or 'logic' of science.
An abuse does not only hurt an individual, it leads to the downfall of a culture. Language is the bearer of culture. When words like 'kulangar' are used regularly in political debates, future generations think that this may be the language of politics. To stop this bad culture, rational conversation in the light of science is necessary.
Unity is necessary for the progress of the country, regardless of party or opinion. When people learn to love their country and get out of political vendetta, their language changes. True patriotism is to put aside negativity and focus on positive change. The dream of a developed and prosperous nation is hidden in the sweetness of language.
In conclusion, there is no bravery in calling someone a ‘scoundrel’, but rather it shows extreme poverty of one’s identity and education. Every branch of science—be it psychology or sociology—teach us that hatred cannot provide any constructive solution. Trusting the newly elected leadership and giving them the opportunity to work is a sign of a democratic and civilized society. Maintaining political etiquette is not only the responsibility of leadership, it is the moral duty of every citizen. In the words of great poets— “Heaven is hell among people, and people are the enemy.” So let us abandon the language of hatred and walk on the path of reason and establish ourselves as a dignified nation.
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain is an
essayist and President of the International Anti-Drug
Organization - Freedom International Anti-Alcohol. He can be reached
