Question 18GS1GS1

The youth are capable of identifying themselves with a global identity and connecting with events and experiences outside their countries. In this context, discuss the impact of globalization on the various aspects of youth identity. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

India presently has a quarter of its population under the age of 14 years.

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Development of a global identity:

1. Unifying movements: such as Greta Thunberg's 'Friday for Climate'

2. Proliferation of social media: 'the world is a village' - eg: participation and solidarity in the Black Lives Matter movement and #MeToo anti-police protests

3. Access to global culture: Food: such as fast food, pan-Asian cuisine

Entertainment: such as global artists: Taylor Swift, K-Pop artists

Clothing: such as those provided by fast fashion brands.

4. Popular culture: in TV and OTT shows that pan out across the globe. (Friends, Big Bang Theory) etc.

Impact on youth identity:

1. Change in societal structure: from more family oriented to more individualistic (independence valued over joint family values)

2. Change in gender identities: to move from conformative binaries to non-conforming gender fluidity and self expression (via the LGBTQIA+ movement)

3. Widened perspective: to question one's own value system and beliefs when confronted with other cultures. eg: gender discrimination in Indian families vis inception of the

same in US-based television shows)

4. Role models that emerge: eg: Michelle Obama, Simone Biles, Greta Thunberg as women for girls to look up to.

This impact comes with its negative too:

1. Individualism may lead to isolation and decline in mental health of youths.

2. Erosion of social support systems that come with family.

3. Single global event can trigger chain reaction (eg: Iran's Mossad Amiwal Abigal protests)

Thus the shaping of a global youth identity can bring together the young people for common causes worth fighting for

— BHAVIKA CHOFRA · AIR 25

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Good use of current examples
Covers multiple aspects of identity
Mentions key global movements

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AIR 252025

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Effects of Globalization on Indian society

Globalisation and culture

Impact of globalization on youth identity

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