Topic : Effects of globalization on Indian society.
1. Examine whether globalization is a beneficial force or it erodes communities and widens the gap between the elites and the rest of the world. (250 words)
Reference: www.weforum.org
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of globalisation and its effects.
Key Demand of the question:
One must examine whether globalization is a beneficial force or it erodes communities and widens the gap between the elites and the rest of the world.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining what globalisation is.
Body:
In the answer body present the coming of globalisation, its impact; how it led to unparalleled growth at the same time led to increased inequality.
Discuss their effect on developing countries. As we enter the fourth wave of globalization, driven by the digital revolution, there is renewed debate over whether it is a beneficial force: powering economic growth, and allowing the spread of ideas to improve people’s lives; or whether it erodes communities, and widens the gap between the elites and the rest of the world.
Present both pros and cons. Suggest what needs to be done.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a fair and balanced opinion.
