Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
Q1. How has globalization altered the structure of Indian families? Examine its impact on intergenerational relations. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Globalization is reshaping Indian social institutions, especially families, through migration, technology, and cultural flows, making it relevant for GS-1 Society.Key Demand of the question
The question asks you to analyse how globalization has changed the structure of families and to examine its consequences on intergenerational relations with examples.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly define globalization and its sociological impact on Indian family.
Body
- Alteration of family structure – shift from joint to nuclear, changing marriage norms, consumer culture, women’s empowerment.
- Impact on intergenerational relations – decline of elder authority, digital divide, elder neglect, role reversal in caregiving.
Conclusion
Suggest balance between global modernity and traditional solidarity as a way forward.
