Class 12 Sociology - ODISHA
Globalisation and Social Change
The chapter 'Globalisation and Social Change' in Class 12 Sociology explores how globalization has transformed economic, cultural, and social structures in India and worldwide. It highlights the dimensions of globalization, the role of technology and media, the impact on the labor market, cultural homogenization versus glocalization, and social movements resisting negative effects. For Odisha BSE board exams, this chapter is crucial as it connects theoretical sociological concepts with contemporary real-world developments, frequently appearing in both short-answer and long-essay questions.
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Globalisation
The intensifying of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away.
Liberalisation
The process of removing government controls, restrictions, and regulations from economic activities to encourage private and foreign investment.
Cultural Homogenisation
The process whereby local cultures are eroded and replaced by a uniform global culture, often dominated by Western values and consumerism.
Glocalisation
A process where global commodities and ideas are adapted to suit local cultural contexts, blending the global with the local.
Commoditisation
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, and even human beings into commodities that can be bought and sold in the market.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 12 Sociology board examination, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions usually include 1-mark objective questions, 2-mark short notes, and 7-mark long descriptive questions regarding the impacts of globalisation on Indian society, culture, and employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between globalisation and internationalisation?
Internationalisation refers to the increasing importance of relations between nations, whereas globalisation transcends national boundaries, creating a single interconnected global space and economy.
How has globalisation affected the Indian job market?
Globalisation has created new job opportunities in IT, BPO, and service sectors, but it has also led to informalisation of labor, job insecurity, and the decline of traditional occupations like handloom weaving.
What do you mean by cultural homogenisation?
It means the blending and loss of unique local cultural identities into a single, uniform global culture, largely driven by Western media, fast food chains, and global brands.
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