Effects of Globalization On Indian Society

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Effects of globalization on Indian society
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Eﬀects of globalization on Indian society
Contents
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Meaning and overview of impacts ................................................................................................................... 3
Meaning of Globalisation ................................................................................................................... 3
Indian Scenario .................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview of Impacts of Globalization ............................................................................................ 4
Economic Impacts ............................................................................................................................... 4
Political Impacts ................................................................................................................................... 4
Cultural Impacts ................................................................................................................................... 5
Ecological Impacts ............................................................................................................................... 5
Impacts of Globalization on School Education ............................................................................................. 5
Impacts of Globalization on Higher Education ............................................................................................. 6
Commoditisation / Privatization of Education .............................................................................. 6
Entry of Foreign Universities ............................................................................................................. 6
Teacher education ............................................................................................................................... 6
Education policies ................................................................................................................................ 6
E-learning .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Impacts of Globalization on Women .............................................................................................................. 7
Positive Impacts ................................................................................................................................... 7
Changing role in work ....................................................................................................................... 7
Changing role in Family, Marriage, Caste ..................................................................................... 7
Other Positive Impacts ....................................................................................................................... 7
Negative Impacts ................................................................................................................................. 8
Impacts of Globalization on Religion .............................................................................................................. 8
Impact of Globalization on Older People ....................................................................................................... 9
Positive Impacts ................................................................................................................................... 9
Healthcare ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Communication ................................................................................................................................... 9
Technology ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Food ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Economy .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Negative Impacts ............................................................................................................................... 10
Fallouts of disintegration of joint families ..................................................................................... 10
Fallouts of unclear roles ................................................................................................................... 10
Impacts of Globalization on Indian Economy ............................................................................................. 10
Various sectors of Indian Economy: ............................................................................................... 11
Impact on Industry ............................................................................................................................. 11
Impact on Banking and Financial Sector ...................................................................................... 12
Alter-globalization .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Origin of the alter-globalisation movement ................................................................................. 13
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Opposition to neo-liberal globalisation .......................................................................................... 13

Is alter-globalisation a viable alternative? ...................................................................................... 13

Globalization which initially arose as merely an economic phenomenon has had a spill over effect on
the socio-cultural and even political arenas. Though it has had a milieu of negative effects on society,
some of the outcomes have been decidedly positive.
Meaning and overview of impacts
Globalisation is the phenomenon which has brought the world together at one flat platform where
there is an apparent blurring of all differences in all aspects of contemporary life ranging from social,
cultural, economic, political, life-styles etc. It is a remarkable phenomenon by which many
geographical and cultural barriers have come down gradually and the entire world has become a
global village. It is the rapid expansion of communication and transportation which has reduced
distances and generated an everlasting interdependence among people and nations at all levels.
Meaning of Globalisation
The term globalisation is derived from the word “globalize” which stood for an international
network of economic systems where all economies are directed towards a global market. Global and
multinational financial institutions exercise great control on the economic decision-making and
processes of the world nations. Furthermore, economic globalisation has resulted from increased
trade, foreign direct investment, capital
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described as “widening, deepening and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of

contemporary social life, from cultural to criminal, the financial to the spiritual.” Globalisation can thus be
seen as a phenomenon of transformation of economic, technological, socio-cultural and political
forces at local or regional levels to international scale. The ever-increasing relevance and importance
of the term has led different famous individuals describe it in their own unique way:
Tom G. Palmer of Cato Institute has defined it as “the diminution or elimination of state-enforced
restrictions on exchange across borders and the increasingly integrated and complex global system of
production and exchange that has resulted.”
Likewise, Thomas L. Friedman in his book, “The World is Flat” has stressed the role of globalisation
in terms of trade, outsourcing, supply-chains and political forces which have made lasting impacts on
the world and have changed it for good or bad.
Noam Chomsky has also presented his views saying the term globalisation is used in a doctrinal sense
primarily to describe the economic globalisation.
As per Manfred Steger, professor of global studies and leader of research at Global Cities Institute,
RMIT University, there are four dimensions of globalisation namely-economic, political, cultural
and ecological along with a fifth dimension i.e. the ideological which cuts across the other four. It is
actually the ideological dimension which covers a whole range of norms, claims, benefits, narratives

and the phenomenon itself.

It is thus proven that the advance of globalisation is inevitable and it will leave a lasting impact on all
facets of humanity. It has brought in a new pace of development which was unheard of till a few
decades ago. Change has become the new norm and it is the only thing that has stayed constant.
Indian Scenario
India brought down its Berlin Wall way back in 1991 when she opened her economy to the world.
This brought in the much needed freshness in its economic health of the country. It helped boost its
economic growth and brought many international players to tap the huge and the then nascent
Indian market. Along with the economy, people also opened to the new avenues of growth and
unexplored realities of life. The western onslaught however, could not uproot the deep seated
traditions and values which are a hallmark of our society, the basic thread which has held the
diversities together over the ages. India has so far smartly embraced the West within limits of its
ethos and stands tall as the fastest growing economy of the world. Indian society which has been
labelled as intolerant by some analysts has not only given way to Western values but is also home to
diverse languages, religion and traditions. People although are less mobile in terms of their cultures
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Overview of Impacts of Globalization

Economic Impacts
Globalisation is worldwide economic integration and alignment to international financial norms and
standards. The opening of the Indian economy had ushered in a new era of growth. Indian markets
changed from being a seller’s hub to a consumer’s market with one of the largest and
demographically youngest consumer base in the world. This served as a great attraction for
international players who have rapidly made way to Indian soils. Also, the economic liberalisation
and relaxation of trade norms, the foregoing of licence raj things were made easier for international
investors to put their money here. Along with new technologies, products and practices economic
integration opened many vistas of opportunities for Indians.
Political Impacts
Unlike the traditional ways of political practices where the governmental decisions and policies
affected only the national political systems, today such decisions have a ripple effect across the globe.
The decision of one national government has multi-level effects on other economies too. Political
integration has become evident by the growing number of bilateral or multilateral political blocks
which have the power to unanimously decide on major issues of the world. The growing integration
of all spheres has also led to problems which are global in dimension and outlook viz. climate change,
terrorism, human trafficking, refugee crisis etc. These are massive issues which can only be tackled
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let along solved by world nations on a same platform. This holds as good for India as for the most
advanced nation of the world.
Cultural Impacts
Culture has many facets, and each one has had its share of change due to globalisation of values and
ethos. India which is culturally rich has maturely walked the line. It has helped Indians to open to
new realities of life, women empowerment, great work culture, education, jobs etc. It has also
enhanced consumerism as the young population of India doesn’t mind spending despite the inflation.
The technological advancement and reach has brought mobile phones at each doorstep. Likewise,
the rapidly growing social networking community has raised awareness about social causes, brought
people on a level platform and rekindled old relationships. It has enhanced ease of living. Religion
which is an important component of culture has had many positive impacts of the phenomenon of
globalisation. People have embraced the values of mutual respect for other people. Terrorism which
stood to divide and scare people has failed in its basic ideology as people of the world have become
more united against the extremist vision.
Ecological Impacts
This primarily deals with the impact of global integration on ecology and environment. The growth
in industry has unleashed many ecological issues like food shortages, resource depletion, widespread
climatic changes, irreversible damage to ecosystems etc. India has witnessed each one of them and is
struggling to grapple with it effects. India has voiced its concerns on many international platforms to
bring attention to the damage being already done by the developed world and the one that is
happening in the growing suburbs of the developing nations.
Thus, globalisation has touched and left an imprint on each sphere of life.
Impacts of Globalization on School Education
Globalization has impacted the schooling in India in complex and conflicting ways. The children
today have more avenues for learning. There has been an upsurge in demand for English language
learning; more popularity of international schools; need for revising the curriculum as per changing
times; inclusion of internet and ICT in imparting the education.
However, at the same time, children face a highly competitive world today. Although the basic aim of
education is to enable children to develop their potential, the globalization has put an extra pressure
upon education system to create “winners” who would be ready to battle in the race for survival of the
fittest. The curricula of schools have been revised to make them acceptable internationally and also include
an unconventional component of “overall personality development” instead of rote learning; new
ways of teaching; demand for quality infrastructure etc. Last but not the least, students are seen now

as customers of education services.

Impacts of Globalization on Higher Education
The higher education structure in India has served as both agent and object of the globalization and
impacts of Globalization on it are immense and diverse, encompassing positive and negative changes.
Globalization has not only underlined the need for higher education reforms but also wider
utilization of IT, emphasis on R&D, and investment in development of human capital.
Commoditisation / Privatization of Education
As a result of globalization, higher education is becoming a marketable commodity and has emerged
as a multi-billion dollar business. The increasing need to set up a chain of educational institutions
which are accredited, globally acceptable, has led to gradual privatization of higher education. This
shift of education from social good to marketable commodity would also make the poor and
disadvantaged people to suffer.
Entry of Foreign Universities
One of the important tools of Globalization is FDI. The need for substantial investment in higher
education; global competitiveness; perception about India as a great market for higher education;
increasing demand etc. have led the foreign universities to try to open campuses here. The entry of
foreign universities is expected to bring quality infrastructure in teaching as well as research and
check brain-drain to a great extent.
However, so far the government policy towards entry of foreign universities is “protectionism”.
Currently, it is not possible for foreign universities to set up campuses in India. Recently, NITI
Aayog has recommended allowing the foreign universities to set up campuses in Special Economic
Zones (SEZs).
Teacher education
The global competitiveness, rapid changes, lifelong learning and flexible routes of learning have their
implications over teacher’s training also. Globalization has underlined the need to take steps to
qualitative expansion, value based, competency based and ICT based teaching learning.
Education policies
Globalization has also affected the education policies on higher education in India. In the last two
decades Indian government has formed various committees, commission and also different kinds of
economic bodies came to existence like NAAC.
E-learning
People with disability get benefit from globalization only if they endowed with knowledge, skills,
capabilities and rights needed to pursue their basic livelihoods. The introduction of technology into
the classroom is changing the nature of delivering education to students is gradually giving way to a
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new form of electronic literacy , more programs and education materials are made available in
electronic form, teachers are preparing materials in electronic form; and students are generating
papers, assignments and projects in electronic form. Video projection screens, books with storage
device servers and CD rooms as well as the emergence of on-line digital libraries are now replacing
blackboards. Even exams and grades are gradually becoming available through electronic means and
notebooks are starting to give way to laptops. Also, students can be examined through computer
managed learning systems and do tutorial exercises on a computer rather than in a classroom.
Impacts of Globalization on Women
Over the ages, women in India have faced the problems such as patriarchy and social pressure; caste
based discrimination and social restrictions; inadequate access to productive resources; poverty;
insufficient facilities for advancement; powerlessness and exclusion etc.
However, the new circumstances created by globalization are diverse, encompass all women in the
country and cover almost all aspects of their life. Some of these are as follows:
Positive Impacts
Changing role in work
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animal husbandry, handicrafts, handlooms etc and resulted in a relatively better environment for
women. Women have more jobs, become more active in avenues generally reserved for men, have
played a more prominent role in society and not just restricted to the household. It has affected both
the quantity and the quality of work available to the majority of women in India.
Changing role in Family, Marriage, Caste
Globalisation has posed a major challenge to the institution of patriarchy in India. As women take up
jobs and achieve social mobility, they have also begun to stand up for their rights. As nuclear families
have become more common, it has become easier for women to assertively claim their rights and ask
for equality in an environment not stuck in ancient mores. Marrying within the same caste has
become less important, and women have in many cases reserved the right to marry whoever they
choose irrespective of caste. As countries come closer, and boundaries disappear in the globalised
world, women in India are inspired by women the world over to fight for their rights. Of course,
there are some notable exceptions to the above generalisations. But, to a large extent, these changes
have received a great push from the new era of globalisation.
Other Positive Impacts
Prospects of higher and quality education have become feasible for those women who can
afford them, economically and socially.
Employment in technological and other advanced sectors, which have global bearing, has

opened up for suitably qualified women.

With changing attitude towards women, especially in the urban areas, women enjoy more
egalitarian set of gender relationship.
Augmentation of women’s movements through exposures at the international level will help
bring about major changes in the economic, social and political lives of women.
Reduction in gender inequalities will have positive effect on women’s empowerment in the
socio-economic context.
Attitudinal changes towards women’s role in the family due to good education, benefits of
family planning and health care, child care, good job opportunities etc. will surely help in the
development of more confident and healthy women.
Positive approach to economic and cultural migration will facilitate women to be exposed to
better prospects at the international level.
Negative Impacts
Globalization has increased the number of low paid, part time and exploitative jobs for women.
Increased prices due to open economy demand more cope up with changes from women. With
increasing nuclear families, the older women’s life has become pitiable, sometimes spending their
later days in old age homes and isolation. The feminization of population has further aggravated this
problem. Similarly, male migration from rural areas to urban centres has put the women under triple
burden of home making, farming and job in rural sector. At the same time, migration of women for
economic reasons has led to increased exploitation including sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Impacts of Globalization on Religion
Religion and globalisation have always shared a relation of struggle and conflict. Globalisation has
generally been linked with economic and political interdependence which ultimately has brought
people closer and effect of no event is isolated but is felt in far-off places too. It has shifted the
cultural build up of the world and led to formation of a ‘global culture’- a common minimum which
is accepted by all.
Globalisation stands for increased and daily contact while religions are becoming more self-
conscious for themselves as being the world religions. The basic tenets of globalisation stand against
religious parochialism. By diminishing the barriers between different cultures, globalisation lands
religion in a quagmire of conflicts which reinforce social identities as some do not accept the new
realities and turn to religion to rediscover their own identity. Religion provides a sense of
belongingness to a group in the world. Religion has stood the complexities and onslaught of the
modern world and is seen to be further intensified under the conditions of contemporary

development.
Although some groups have made religion as a weapon to both integrate and terrorise masses,
generally people have become more tolerant of other religious beliefs and practices and have come to
associate all acts of terror as anti-religious.
In third world nations, where the vulnerable sections find themselves more marginalised by the
forces of globalisation, religion takes a prime welfare role and acts as a cultural protector for these
sections. Religion thus plays a social role by helping in social causes and successfully gets greater
recognition. Here it presents a direct challenge to globalisation.
India is home to a massive rural population to whom the benefits of globalisation will take time to
reach. In this fast pace life, religion acts as ‘home’ for personal peace and gives a message of peace in
times of crisis. Urbanisation has attracted many rural youth and continues to bring them to cities for
better life. Religion can use the new possibilities presented by the global forces to reach to more
people and also rediscover the essence of other religions. All religions have fixed texts but none has
fixed beliefs. Religions can come together and stand for increased peace in the world with mutual
tolerance and respect.
Impact of Globalization on Older People
Globalization along with industrialisation, urbanization and technological changes has affected all
segments of population including aged persons everywhere. The positive and negative impacts of
Globalization on older people can be summarized as follows:
Positive Impacts
Healthcare
This is one of the major benefits to the old age as healthcare has become more efficient. The
treatments are now available at doorstep for many ailments. The technological advancements have
given shape to many devices which can help the aged people who are little aware gauge their own
body condition. Average life expectancy and health has increased because of improvement in
technology, medical facilities, living standards.
Communication
Old age is reduced to a mere number if one is surrounded by loved ones and is financially
independent. The rapid growth in communication technologies has made the world a small place.
Aged people who could not be lucky to live with their children due to job pressures of the young, can
now easily interact with them at click of a button. It has connected hearts once again and has
presented the old a new reason to smile.
Technology
It is now possible for young residing in foreign lands to send money back home to their old parents
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in fraction of seconds. This monetary assistance not only helps them to carry their expenses with
grace but also foster love. This goes a long way to instil a feeling of being important and wanted
amongst the old who otherwise find themselves deprived and secluded.
Food
The opening of shop by many international supermarkets and brands in India has also introduced
amazing and highly beneficial food and medicines for the geriatric population.
Economy
On the positive note, the people now have become more economically prosperous because of better
employment opportunities across the world; and due to this they are able to save more for their old
age.
Negative Impacts
Fallouts of disintegration of joint families
The cumulative implications of globalization, industrialization and urbanization have imparted
irreversible change into the structure of families in India. With more and more nuclear families,
young people leave their aged parents in far away places in search of employment opportunities and
better living standards. This has resulted in isolation, rejection and loneliness of aged persons leading
to psychological distress; and the crimes
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The result of disintegration of the joint families and ever increasing influence of modernization is
that care of the elderly has emerged as an important issue in the country.
Fallouts of unclear roles
Ageing marks change transition of role of the person from one to another. In earlier times when
there was farm based economy, the expertise and experience of the older people was utilized when
children followed parents’ occupation. With improved education, rapid technological changes and
modernization have rendered their knowledge obsolete. With this, once they are at verge of
retirement, they are unable to find clear role and this realization leads to loss of status, loneliness and
worthlessness. Problem is aggravated when parents are economically dependent on children.
Impacts of Globalization on Indian Economy
Globalization is seen as a process defining the growing interdependence between various economies
of the world. The term is also used specifically for economic globalisation which stands for aligning
regional economies with the global economies through the vehicle of trade, FDI, flow of capital,
technological advancement and also wide-scale migration. It was only after the economic
liberalisation in 1991, Indian economy tasted freedom in real sense. The LPG Policy of 1991, had
four basic premises:
1. Devaluation: Indian currency was devalued by 18-19%.

2. Disinvestment: Many public sectors were sold to the private sector

3. Allowing FDI: FDI was allowed in both in Insurance and Defence sector.
4. NRI Scheme: NRIs were given same benefits as FIIs.
Thus, the policy opened Indian economy to new horizons and embraced privatisation in a big way.
This served as the first footprint of globalisation on Indian economy. Due to the increased global
interdependence, all economic policy formulations on a domestic front is not done in isolation from
the outside world. They are heavily dependent on international economic health and norms.
Likewise, any decision taken at a global platform has direct or indirect impact on domestic policies.
Thus, it can be deduced that government has lost policy autonomy to the global forces.
Various sectors of Indian Economy:
Agriculture: India is an agrarian economy as agriculture is the primary source of living for
over 55% of the population. In addition to this, agriculture also provides wage goods and raw
materials for various non-agriculture sectors and industry. It is blessed with natural
endowments of 23 agro-climatic zones and huge diversification of crops.
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agriculture viz. farming, marketing and industrial support have made tremendous progress.
In farming, globalisation has introduced complete mechanisation of the farms. Many new
techniques are being used for seed development and production. Introduction of organic and
hybrid varieties of seeds has revitalised the entire sector. Furthermore, new irrigation
methods and techniques have also been used.
In marketing of the produce, globalisation has helped farmers fetch new markets. This has
given a boost to the agricultural exports. Introduction of big retailers from abroad to India
has also come in favour of the farmers who work hard to feed the nation. They offer them
good procurement price and a continuous market for the produce. Also, e-commerce has
helped in the post production activities like selling.
Industrial development also is a direct by-product of globalisation as it has led to highly
sophisticated farm machinery, fertilizer etc. Also, there is a growth in food processing
industry due to increased consumerism.
On the other hand, there are issues like GM crops, competition in pricing, WTO compliance
issues which limits the support the governments can extend to farmers etc. Relaxation of
import duties has also harmed the Indian farmer.
Impact on Industry
The last decade has been highly pressurising for the world economy. Many nations could not recover

completely from the 2008 financial downturn. However, India managed to register growth when
other nations were falling apart. This sent positive signals to the world about the robustness of the
economic framework in India. As a result investor confidence was sky-high. The country provided
promising future for both domestic and foreign investors. Entrepreneurial ventures also started
booming on home front. The entire procedure of doing business with India changed in terms of
psychology, methodology, technology, ease of doing business and work culture. Indians were more
aware of the global business ethics and therefore contributed immensely as human capital to the
foreign firms. Moreover India is demographically a young country which is another major attraction
for firms to invest in India. Furthermore, there is an apparent trend towards rapid urbanisation and
many government-aided schemes to help people gain required skills to be able to become more
employable.
It has become possible for the present-day government to start schemes like Make in India,
Skill India, Digital India as government has relaxed many norms for doing work.
Many Indian industries have invested abroad and have entered into various kinds of
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Relaxation of investment norms and licences has attracted huge amounts of foreign
investment especially in services, telecommunications, electrical equipments etc.
The export-orientation is also increasing by setting up of various Special Economic Zones.
These have made international presence felt through the route of mergers and acquisitions.
The government is giving a lot of impetus to the small scale industrial sector. There is
abundant availability of loans, microfinance and even other forms of easy credit. This has
made them grow into medium scale operations.
On the contrary, opening of some sectors to foreign investment led to the exploitation of
their resources by the MNCs. Also, MNCs resort to less sophisticated technology in their
Indian subsidiaries.
The entry of MNCs has added to competition in the market and has led to excessive pressure
on domestic companies to both raise quality and productivity to ensure survival.
Impact on Banking and Financial Sector
Financial sector reforms have been a major driver of Indian economic liberalisation.
Globalisation has opened door to foreign investors to enter the domestic market. This has led
to more competition as innovation has become the new norm. Due to rise in awareness
people have also become less averse to the industry.

The domestic financial intermediaries have taken on more risk-intensive roles to ensure
survival in this highly competitive age.
The industry has been transformed from a conservative outlook to a highly dynamic one as
many new regulatory bodies and financial institutions have come up.
The whole industry is undergoing an apparent transition due to large-scale market shifts,
competition and technological developments.
Banking structures and products have become more streamlined and efficient. A new work
culture ethic has been embraced even by the domestic banks to live upto the sophistication of
procedures presented by the foreign banks.
Alter-globalization
Alter-globalisation stands for alternative globalisation. It is a social movement that seeks to retain
and preserve the positive aspects of globalisation while simultaneously doing away with the negative
effects of globalisation. Simply put, it aims to make popular a better and alternative version to
globalisation. The movement is not anti-globalisation, but just lobbies and works towards correcting
the ills of globalisation while actively supporting and encouraging its advantages.
Origin of the alter-globalisation movement
The concept of alter-globalisation emerged from the World Social Forum, which is an annual
gathering of civil society organizations. Alter-globalisation is believed to have been inspired from the
World Social Forum’s slogan of ‘Another world is possible.’ In fact, the World Social Forum is still
the largest forum for alter-globalization activity.
Opposition to neo-liberal globalisation
The alter-globalisation movement mainly opposes the outcomes of neo-liberal globalisation. It
postulates that new age globalisation gives free rein to international institutions such as the World
Bank, World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund and others that favour developed
nations and turn a blind eye towards other issues. This is especially true of the adverse effects of
economic globalisation which are largely ignored by such international institutions.
While proponents of alter-globalisation are not opposed to free market economics, they are opposed
to the culture wherein extensive importance is attached to business interests that often lead to
violation of human rights and myriad human values. Though globalisation has increased co-
operation and promoted exchanges between the people of different nations, it has also made many
issues such as climate change, protection of labour interests, economic equality, civil rights,
protection of local cultures etc. secondary to business interest and economic gain.
Is alter-globalisation a viable alternative?
Alter-globalisation highlights the fallout from globalisation that the world is grappling with.
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Economic globalisation has resulted in a scenario where a seemingly inconsequential event in one
country results in repercussions the world-over. This domino effect knits together the global
economy and its people. What affects one person affects us all. Hence, correcting the adverse effects
of globalisation is in all our interests. While bringing unprecedented growth and access, globalisation
has also increased economic inequality, a nation’s vulnerability to external events, destruction of the
environment etc. The development of international institutions which is more participatory and
inclusive in nature will help set the process of globalisation on the right track. Hence, any movement
calling for the same, however nascent, must be promoted and encourage. Therefore, an approach
that promotes retaining the benefits of globalisation, while eliminating its disadvantages is highly
desirable and must be at the least attempted to be implemented.
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