Social Marginalization through Globalization: The Missing world of Tribals

Authors: [1] Sayan Dutta [2] P. S. De

Pages: 37-39

Abstract:

Globalization is an undeniably, relentless capitalist process. The process has also invaded India since the introduction of ‘New Economic Policy’of the nineties, which is a complete reversal of the welfare and socialistic spirit of the Indian Constitution. It encourages reinforcing rapid increase in cross border economic, social, technological exchange under conditions of capitalism. Its intervention can be experienced in multifarious fields of humanity including science, technology, economy, education, development, health, human rights, welfare and social justice. But the big question is for whose benefit, either for the already wealthy and powerful, or the underprivileged, marginalized and powerless? Tribal culture, histories, languages, primitive technologies are not properly preserved and gave adequate importance neither by the colonial government nor by other agencies and rest of the population of India. In the name of development the market forces have created wealth for capitalist’s interests at the cost of livelihood and security of these tribes in the areas. They are unable to stand against the forces of globalization by virtue of his identity and socioeconomic location that determines the question of acceptance or rejection of process. This paper shows the adverse impact of globalization on the tribal way of life from diverse views.