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Medha AnandAIR 13

Question 10Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

Homogenization tendencies as a result of globalisation have in fact preserved and promoted the local cultures of India. Comment.

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Introduction

Globalisation is the opening up of borders for men, material and ideas and can often lead to homogenization tendencies.

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Main Body

Globalisation led homogenizing tendencies:

1Consumer approach - focus on brands
2Cuisine shift - Dat Davalgatation of society
3Rise of sects and cults leads to uniformity in belief ex- ISKCON
4Clothing - similar fashion trends leading to everyone wearing similar clothes.
5Content Consumption - Common and open channels etc on Youtube ensures access to all

Homogenization preserving Indian culture:

1Cuisine shift - Young generations interest in fast food has united
2Customised to local needs - ex- Jugalbandi Chat, a local language Chat GPT
3Ensuring worldwide audience - ex- Madhubani, Warli art reaching global market
4Spread of culture - ex- multiple ways of their Sarree.
5Cultural minions - ex- give and take of cultural traditions.
6Tribal art being sold in international market
7Indian Diaspora (22mm) taking our culture abroad.
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Conclusion

Thus, homogenizing tendencies have furthered preservation and promotion of local cultures in India

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  • Clear definition of globalisation at start
  • Systematic listing of homogenizing tendencies
  • Includes diverse sectors - consumer, cuisine, religion, fashion, digital
  • Mentions specific example (ISKCON)

Topper

Medha Anand

AIR 13

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Effects of Globalization on Indian society. Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism

Globalisation and culture

Homogenization and cultural preservation

Writing Stats

171

Total words

2

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Structured enumeration

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