Globalisation has led to interconnectedness which can be understood under three major themes-homogenization, polarization and hybridization. Discuss.

Homogenisation

• Flattening of cultures, where one common global culture evolves
• 'Global citizenship', global identity emerge as a concept.
• Erasure of primordial identities like caste, ethnicity etc. (Anderson)

However, opposite process also exists :-

• Rise of ethnic movements to preserve local cultures
• Rising protectionism in nations (eg 'America for Americans')

Polarization

• Those aiming for globalised values against those sorting for traditional values.

Hybridisation

• A form of 'glocalisation' due to merging of global & local like 'global desi' 'Hinglish' in conversations.