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Globalizations and Social Change

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Sociology

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Understanding Globalisation: Meaning and Scope

  • Globalisation is not just about global interconnections - it involves significant changes in production, communication, labour organisation, technology and cultural experiences
  • India has always been globally connected (Silk Route, colonial trade, migration) but current globalisation has distinctive features
  • Sociology uses sociological imagination to connect micro (individual) and macro (global) changes
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Economic Dimensions of Globalisation

  • Liberalisation (1991): Policy decisions to open Indian economy to world market, breaking from earlier protectionist policies
  • Economic reforms included all sectors - agriculture, industry, trade, foreign investment, public sector, financial institutions
  • Structural Adjustment Programs: Conditions attached to IMF loans requiring cuts in social sector spending
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Key Features of Modern Economic Globalisation

  • Electronic Economy: Instantaneous movement of funds globally with digital technology, but carries risks of sudden market fluctuations
  • Weightless/Knowledge Economy: Shift from agriculture/industry to information-based products (software, media, internet services)
  • Globalisation of Finance: 24-hour trading in global financial markets, cities like Mumbai become financial centers
4

Technological Revolution and Communication

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution drives globalisation intensity and scope
  • Digital Divide: Unequal access to technology between urban-rural, rich-poor populations
  • Digital India initiative aims to create 'digitally empowered society' and 'knowledge economy'

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The growing interdependence between different peopleEconomic policy decisions taken by IndianCompanies that produce goods or marketThe gap between those who haveThe mixing of global with local

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