Class 12 Political Science - TAMILNADU
Globalisation
The chapter 'Globalisation' in Class 12 Political Science under Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi explores the multidimensional process of increasing interconnectedness across the globe. Students learn about the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of globalisation, tracing its historical roots and the driving forces like advancements in technology and telecommunications. The chapter critically examines the debate surrounding globalisation, highlighting both its benefits such as economic growth and technological exchange, and its drawbacks like widening inequalities, cultural homogenization, and threats to state sovereignty. For board exams, this chapter is crucial as it tests analytical thinking regarding contemporary global political issues.
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Globalisation
The worldwide integration of economies, cultures, policies, and political systems, driven by trade, investment, and technology.
Economic Globalisation
The increasing interdependence of world economies through the cross-border movement of goods, services, technology, and capital.
Cultural Globalisation
The transmission of ideas, meanings, and values around the world, often leading to Westernisation or a hybrid global culture.
Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
Large corporate enterprises that operate in multiple countries, playing a central role in driving global economic integration.
Anti-Globalisation Movement
Social and political resistance movements that critique the negative impacts of corporate-led globalisation on labour, environment, and local cultures.
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Board Exam Info
In the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 12 Political Science board exam, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions commonly include 1-mark objective questions, 2-mark short answers (defining globalisation or MNCs), 3-mark questions on the dimensions of globalisation, and 5-mark detailed essays on the merits and demerits of globalisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between globalisation and internationalisation?
Internationalisation refers to the increasing transactions and relations between countries, while globalisation goes further by creating a borderless world where national boundaries become less relevant for economic and cultural activities.
How did globalisation impact India?
India adopted globalisation in 1991 through the LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation) reforms, which opened up the economy, increased foreign direct investment (FDI), boomed the IT sector, but also created income disparities and distress in agriculture.
Is globalisation the same as Westernisation?
Not entirely, though cultural globalisation is heavily influenced by Western culture. Globalisation allows for the exchange of ideas globally, sometimes leading to reverse flows of culture, though Western brands and lifestyles remain dominant.
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