Question

Analyse any two reasons for resistance to globalisation in India.

Answer 1

Resistance to globalization in India has come from different quarters:

1. The left using protests to economic liberalization was voiced through political parties as well as through forums like the Indian Social Forum.
2. Trade Unions and farmers’ interests have also organized protests against MNCs.
3. The patenting of certain plants like Neem by American and European firms has also generated protests.
4. Resistance has come from political parties also in the form of objecting to various cultural influences like the availability of foreign TV channels provided by cable networks and Westernization.