Question 18GS1GS1

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

Introduction

Globalisation refers to an intensive interconnected process linking different regions with each other socially, culturally, and economically.

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Main Body

Globalisation refers to an intensive interconnected process linking different regions with each other socially, culturally, and economically. It is often a cause of changing identities, of which contemporary youth are found to be most susceptible.

Impact of globalisation on various aspects of youth identity

1Emulation of Western identity

a) caused by excessive media consumption

b) Colonial mindset that 'everything of West is Best'

2Loss of inherent identities

a) Ideas of democracy & fraternity has freed Indian youth from shackles of primordial identity like caste & religion → lanchyata ka politics

b) However, it has also uprooted youth from their identities shorn leading to 'imaginisation' in primary group → Op fragiation by Khuq Panchardt leads to 'Marginal Man' (Robert Eshel)

c) change in identity is apart of undergoing socialisation to go with the western concepts of identity.

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3Loss of inherent identities

a) Ideas of democracy & fraternity has freed Indian youth from shackles of primordial identity like caste & religion → lanchyate ki politics

b) However, it has also uprooted youth from their identities shorn leading to 'imaginisation' in primary group → Op aggravation by Khup Panchardi leads to 'Marginal Man' (Robert Eshel)

4Liberalisation from primordial shackles

a) Exposure to new ideas gives impetus to call for change. Thus, globalisation has a multidimensional effect on youth identity as he veda mentions, 'we should allow ideas from everywhere but have our own synthesis'. Hence, dysfunctional elements from globalisation can be discarded while adopting the functional elements.

— Suvan Sharma · AIR 148

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Conclusion

Globalisation has multidimensional effects on youth identity; dysfunctional elements should be discarded while functional elements adopted

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Clear definition of globalisation
Structured approach with numbered points
Reference to sociological concepts and thinkers
Addresses both positive and negative impacts of globalisation
Provides a nuanced conclusion balancing global and local elements
References vedic philosophy

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AIR 148

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Society and Culture

Effects of Globalization on Indian society

Globalisation and youth identity

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