globalisation in india

Question 1

Why does modernisation undermine religion

Answer 1

• globalisation in india created rapid economic growth
• created a large, scientifically educated urban MC population in India
• these people will abandon religion

Question 2

link to globalisation

Answer 2

• science and religion are not compatible
• this shift to modernity will cause the fall of religion

Question 3

Nanda

Answer 3

• argues the majority of this class continue to believe in the supernatural
• Indians are becoming more religious
• their increasing religiosity is the result of their uncertainty about their newfound wealth
• traditional hinduism teaches renunciation of materialism, clashes with prosperity of the MC
• spend their wealth on offerings during worship, etc.

Question 4

stretch: ultranationalism

Answer 4

• ultranationalism has developed in India
• India’s economic success is attributed to the superiority of ‘hindu values’
• hinduism is seen as the essence of Indian culture and identity