Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 136 wordsTheir whole copy
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Due to globalization, there has been a marked shift from tradition Indian ethos of conscious consumption to compulsive & conspicuous consumption patterns.
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Impact on Family Structure
(1) Breakdown of joint family structure which ensured social insurance of marginalized/vulnerable.
(2) Debt traps & disputes over property rights.
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(4) Rise of credit card culture over savings approach (safety).
(5) Demand for veblen Goods (luxury, etc) often fails to depict societal overall welfare.
Impact on urban landscape
(1) waste generation a) → ULBs are reeling under incapacity b) → Poor urban experience
(2) Pollution → WHO report: 10/15 most polluted cities in India.
(3) Reclamation of Blue Green Spaces a) Expansion of Agriculture b) Production units, often informal
(4) Poverty
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Debt trap & show-off culture.
Thus, the ongoing trend has been rather detrimental to Indian society.