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The White Tiger Globalization Analysis

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Globalization: Emerging Trends in English Language and Literature

Sub Theme no: 4. Voices of the Marginalized

Title : …..? Margins of post-Globalized India / Marginalization and post-millennium Indian novels A modern outlook on Globalization in India Globalization: A polarization of the rich and the poor
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The cultural diversity of India is because of the existence of many cultures and religions in the country. It is observed however that the voices of the marginalized are pushed to the edges due to certain political or social issues. The inclusion and mingling of the cultures of various parts of the world in recent times also has paved way to the exclusion of people. This fragmentation is reflected through literature. Globalization has deepened the interconnectedness of people worldwide. But there are dark sides attached to this bright term which has to be studied analytically. India along with opportunities has certain challenges like various traditions and problem of mixed culture. The global phenomenon of globalization has …show more content…

He has emphatically underlined that the West is the judge and the jury of every facets of third world behavior. The White Tiger takes place in a time in which increased technology has led to the world of globalization, and India is not an exception to it. In the past decade, India has had one of the fastest booming economies. Specifically Americanization in India has played its effective role in the plot, since it provides an outlet for Balram to alter his caste. His transformation from Munna—Balram Halwai—White Tiger—Ashok Sharma is the blue print for the rise of underclass. Balram is the strong voice of underclass; marginal farmers, landless laborers, jobless youths, poor, auto and taxi drivers, servants, prostitutes, beggars and unprivileged

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