Critically examine the effects of globalization on the youth in India.
Introduction
Anthony Giddens defines globalization as deepened integration of world societies where one effect in one region affect another.
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Main Body
Positive Impact on Youth
O Better Employment opportunities in MNCs like Google, Apple
O New ideas of life eg; concerntum, social equality as seen in Scandinavia.
O Better Connection with world to know happenings eg. News on Facebook
O Expression due to social media proliferation
O Independence due to better finance & Western culture influence.
Negative Impact
O Reduced kinship ties, due to disintegration of joint households
O Skewed Impact: due to bias against sexual & marginalized youth (LGBTQ, order in rural areas)
O Blind Westernization: Clarity loss of own identity eg. Jeans, sneaker shift
O Poor Health: Due to McDonaldization of food habits eg. Fast food.
O Yuppy Culture: Not contributing to National progress
Conclusion
Globalization is a double edged sword. We must utilize its positive impact to build New Modern India by discarding the negatives.
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- Uses definition from a reputed sociologist
- Covers multiple dimensions - economic, social, cultural
Aditya Mathur
Globalization and Social Empowerment
Globalization
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
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