Topic: effects of globalization on Indian society.
1. Globalisation was supposed to reduce inequalities. Yet in our country, inequalities have actually increased and this needs to be addressed. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Indian Express
Why the question:
The World Inequality Lab, a research centre at the Paris School of Economics, released the 2022 World Inequality Report (WIR) on December 7, 2021.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about relationship between inequalities and globalisation and measures needed to tackle the same.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing statistic about growing inequalities in India.
Body:
In the first part, write about how globalisation was supposed to bring equitable benefits but it has caused growing inequalities. Account for the various causes for it and the impact of the same.
Next, write about various steps that are needed to address inequalities in in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
