Globalisation

26. Globalisation

Globalisation is a process by which our globe becomes a global village. Through this process the world has come closer. Countries of the world are like families in a village. It has been possible for advanced communication. We can now learn in an instant what is happening in the farthest corner of the world. We can travel to any country in the shortest possible time. The people of one country can share their joys and sorrows with the people of other countries. They are like the next-door neighbuors. If one country is in distress, others can immediately come to its help. We see that sports can help the process of globalization. The sports venue becomes a meeting place of people from different countries. Thus it creates a sense of brotherhood. But globalization creates a strong effect on our life. Under the influence of globalization, global cultures are getting mixed with local cultures. Different cultures are constantly interacting. As an independent nation, we have our own traditional social values, belief and attitudes. But in the process of globalization many foreign customs and belief are intruding on them. The intrusion of foreign culture is seen as a threat to our culture. Satellite television channels and Internet are bringing all sorts of different cultures into our homes. This is having a profound impact on our young generation in particular. But we cannot isolate ourselves from the outer world because our world is one and so we should care and share.