Question 7Answer in 250 wordsGS2GS1

Do you think that the forces of modernization that catalyzed the eradication of social evils in Indian society have also threatened our cultural values and ethos?

Introduction

Forces of modernization can be recognized as globalization, industrialisation and urbanisation, that have played their role as a double-edged sword.

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Main Body

Modernization: catalyses of 'good' change

1Eradication of evil customary practices like Sati, child marriage, genital mutilation etc.

2Increase in spread of education ⇒ divide for growth of society and economy.

3Helped to generate awareness about liberty, equality.

4Catalyst for women empowerment, as it also improved health, education and employability of women.

5Adoption of good practices in terms of modern healthcare, better food opportunities etc.

However, they have also threatened out cultural ethos.

Modernization = Threats to cultural ethos

1Homogenisation of cultures ⇒ especially due to globalization ⇒ reduction in distinctness of Indian cultural diversity in terms of

music, dance, astro, food etc.

2Threat to Indian linguistic diversity as more Fudu [illegible] languages are on verge of extinction.

3Destruction of traditional Indian family structure ⇒ nuclealization of families.

4Challenges in social institution of marriage as individualism of west is penetrating in tradition of marriage.

5Reduction of healthy lifestyle due to decreased physical labour, increased consumerism of junk, sedentary habits etc.

Therefore, there is a need to accept the good and discard the bad, to evolve modern forces in suitability to tradition Indian society.

— Ritika Chitlangia

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Conclusion

Hence, there is a need to accept the good and discard the bad, to evolve modern forces in suitability to traditional Indian society.

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Clear dichotomous structure addressing both positive and negative impacts
Specific examples of social evils eradicated
Systematic enumeration using numbered points
Acknowledges double-edged nature of modernization
Good use of arrows to show causation

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Ritika Chitlangia

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Effects of Globalization on Indian society

Globalisation and culture

Cultural erosion and modernization

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235

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A private company is known for its efficiency, transparency and employee welfare. The company though owned by a private individual has a cooperative character where employees feel a sense of ownership. The company employs nearly 700 personnel and they have voluntarily decided not to form a union. One day suddenly in the morning, about 40 men belonging to a political party gate-crashed into the factory demanding jobs in the factory. They threatened the management and employees, and also used foul language. The employees feel demoralized. It was clear that those people who gate-crashed wanted to be on the payroll of the company as well as continue as the volunteers/members of the party. The company maintains high standards in integrity and does not extend favours to civil administration that also includes law enforcement agency. Such incidents occur in public sector also. (a) Assume you are the CEO of the company. What would you do to diffuse the volatile situation on the date of gate-crashing with the violent mob sitting inside the company premises? (b) What could be the long-term solution to the issue discussed in the case? (c) Every solution/action that you suggest will have a positive and a negative impact on you (as CEO), the employees and the performance of the employees. Analyze the consequences of each of your suggested actions.

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