Question Q.13GS2GS2
Globalisation has redefined the idea of community and kinship in Indian society. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
Main Body
As per Anthony Giddens, globalisation is process of inter-localisation of social relations such that local happenings are affected by global events and vice versa. Redefined idea: A Community(1) More focus on individualism (2) Focus on privacy rather than collective (3) 'Lower community events' lead to decline in social capital. (4) Affinity among community ahead needs of other members B Kinship (6) Emergence of extended family (E1) - family whatsapp group (7) Changing of kinship roles in society for more autonomy to women (8) Decline in traditional institution of kinship via IHDS Survey - divorce use by 30-7% in past decade.
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Conclusion
No → (1) Some community engagement for marriage, STI prevalent (2) Role of community in socialization is intact. (3) Kinship values like trust, fidelity are still prevalent (4) Most kinship relation are still caste & community based 'Change is only constant' and thus we must evolve with changing times
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Topper
Pakshal Secretry
AIR 82025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
Globalisation and Social Change
Writing Stats
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