Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society
Q1. “Hustle culture has normalised burnout as a badge of honour”. Discuss how this impacts young Indians. Evaluate the invisibilised mental health burden in informal workspaces. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
In a world that demands constant productivity, the cost of keeping up is often invisible, until it becomes impossible to ignore. For young Indians today, hustle culture isn’t just a lifestyle but a survival strategy in an uncertain world with growing unemployment.Key demand of the question:
Explain how hustle culture is shaping youth behaviour and mental health outcomes. Assess how mental health struggles remain under-recognised and unsupported in India’s vast informal workforce.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly highlight how overwork has been valorised in Indian society, contributing to a silent youth mental health crisis.Body:
- Impact on youth: Indicate effects like anxiety, toxic productivity, social isolation, and rising psychological disorders.
- Mental health burden in informal workspaces: Mention precarity, absence of support systems, and structural invisibility in policy and public discourse.
Conclusion:
Stress on the need for a collective shift towards care-oriented workplaces and policy-backed mental health inclusion, especially in informal labour.
