Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 294 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Globalization refers to easier movement of Goods, Ideas & People (specially across borders)
Globalization → migration Patterns
Body · points and prose
Urbanization & Urbanism (changes in values system) → caste neutral job opportunities → migration in hope to escape traditional clutches.
Industrialization → Impressive economic opportunities → migration in search of better life (high PCI)
Secularization: Religious significance in our lives is going down; we are less affected by Strong Endogamy, etc → movement to marry abroad, etc.
consumerism culture, people want better lives & desire for Economic & social mobility..
Economic Implications
I. Internal migration
| on Host | on Source |
|---|---|
| ① more workers & thus, better demo. potential | ① workers are in shortage → wages ↑ |
| ② But, competition for Resources, wage decline (S labor > D labor) | ② But due to lack of Basic Infra, opportunities can't get capitalized. |
II. International migration
① India has become the largest recipient of Remittances
② Issue of Brain Drain; But opportunity of Brain-Gain from reverse migration
③ Indian Diaspora : critical role in influencing GeoEconomic ties, in flow of FDI & Technology (ex: Indo-USA i-CET deal)
④ outward FDI to enhance India's Economic Prowess.
Social Implications
I. Internal migration
| Host | Source |
|---|---|
| ① male specific Inmigration often increases crimes as informal sector saturates. | ① skewed sex ratio in favour of females: Feminization of Agri |
| ② Females often migrate for marriage purposes. | ② Scarcity of Groom → Dowry, etc. ↑ |
II. International migration
① Increased opportunities for vulnerable sections
② Diffusion of modern value systems
③ spread of Indian culture globally.
Close · a summary
Thus, migration has wide ranging implications upon Socio-Economic dimensions.
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