Question Q.10GS1GS1
Globalization has infused Indian festivals with commercial elements, while also helping preserve and popularize them in new ways. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
Introduction
Globalization as per Giddens' definition is the free flow of goods, services, ideas, people, finances across the nations. Indian festivals have been affected by globalization.
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Main Body
Negative impact of globalization on Indian festivals:
1Commercialization of festivals ex - extravagant spending on Bhadi
2Focus on materialism rather than social aspect Ex - Holi → luxury clothes shopping
3Introduced new products
Ex - Herbals blend on Holi, LED Diya in diwali.
4Sale of other goods during festivals Ex - Eid sale on garments.
Positive Impact
1Helped preserve festival Ex - use of mass media to spread festivals
2Popularized across the world Ex - Diwali in New York
3Connected Indian Das puja with India Ex - all celebrate festival
4Self power of India strengthened
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Conclusion
It is a double edged sword, we should be cautious. It has led to globalization of Indian festivals.
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- Clear structure with negative and positive impacts
- Relevant examples (Holi, Diwali, Eid)
- Acknowledges dual nature of issue
Topper
Rishabh Sharma
AIR 116
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Globalisation and culture
Festival commercialization and cultural preservation
Writing Stats
146
Total words
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analytical
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