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Ishitha AnandAIR 50

Question 10DiscussGS1GS1

Globalization has significantly influenced the aspirations, lifestyle, and value systems of Indian youth. Discuss with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Anthony Giddens describes Globalization as the flow of ideas, people, capital, technology etc due to growing interconnectedness in society.

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Main Body

Influence on aspirations:

1Development of multiple skills and crafts rather than traditional jobs
2Increased higher education aspirations
3Foreign university migration -> Indians are the most to benefit from the Erasmus Mundus programme of European Union

Changing lifestyle (+ve):

1Dietary balance -> incorporation of fruits & fibres like avocado
2Hygiene development -> use of napkins etc

(-ve)

1Late night movies and binge-watching -> cardiac arrests
2Fear of Missing Out in Youth

Changing value systems:

1Decline in relationship with elders
2Increased digital connection
3Loss of connect to nature -> less youth involved in outdoor sports
4Trivialization of crime -> through stories & podcasts
5Growing distance from traditional festivals, languages etc eg) As per a survey only 15% of the migrants from Bihar able to speak fluent native language

WAY FORWARD:

1Incorporate value education
2Traditional learning models like of Shantiniketan
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Conclusion

Thus, globalization as a phenomenon must be balanced for developed youth

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Diagram

Bar graph comparing 2011 (26%) and 2021 (28%) figures, likely related to Erasmus Mundus scholarship beneficiaries

  • Good thinker-based definition
  • Data-backed with graph
  • Balanced positive lifestyle changes

Topper

Ishitha Anand

AIR 50

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Globalisation and culture

Globalisation and Indian Youth

Writing Stats

181

Total words

4

Paragraphs

analytical

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