Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 181 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
As per Anthony Giddens, globalisation is process of intensification of worldwide social relation, such that local event are affected by global event & vice versa.
Body · points
Globalisation Eroding culture
Yes
- Westernisation of food habits (e.g.) McDonaldisation of youth
- Changing values (e.g.) individualism instead of collectivism
- Blind imitation of Western culture (e.g.) wearing Jeans, shorts etc
- Eroding Religious identities (e.g.) Rise of Anti-Religious sentiment
- Consumerist culture on rise (e.g.) Walmarisation of shopping
No → Revival of local & tradition
- Global recognition to local culture e.g. yoga, Ayurved
- Adoption of local customs in the west e.g. meditation
- Exportation of traditional product e.g. GI Tag export - Samma Painting
- Increased awareness about local culture e.g. Digitisation of Bagh Cave painting
Thus, it is neither homogenisation nor complete revival but heterogenisation of local culture like: (i) Music - Pop Bhangra (ii) Clothing - kurta on Jeans (iii) food Habit - No Beef Burger by McDonald (iv) Religious Revivalism - online darshan
Close · a way forward
Initiatives like taking pride in local culture under 'Panch Pran' would be key for preserving.
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