New India
Global cities in India - Main activity
Fill in the Globalisation matrix about how it is affecting the lives of people in Bangalore.
To do this, divide into small groups and choose one person’s interview from the list.
Interviews:
Hotel manager
Call centre supervisor
Steel fixer
Property developer
Taxi driver
Read the interview a couple of times, and find examples of how globalisation is affecting their life.
Underline positive examples in one colour, and negative examples in a different colour.
Then, use this information to fill in the matrix. Add a symbol and/or an image to represent each example.
When all of the matrices have been filled in, compare your findings with the class. Each group could talk about their interviewee, whilst everyone else makes notes.
What are the different experiences of globalisation in Bangalore?
Are there more positive or negative experiences?
Which person is most excited by globalisation?
Which person suffers most from it?
Do you think the situation is ideal?
If not, what needs to change?
Imagine that an Indian journalist is in the UK interviewing people about globalisation.
What five types of employee should s/he talk to in order to get a range of positive and negative experiences?
How does Bangalore fit with your first impressions?
How does it fit with your view of New India?
Think of one word to sum up life in the city.