Final Rough Draft

The effects of Globalization shown in the film "Slumdog Millionaire" explain why Globalization, while it has its perks, hinders a nation more than it helps it. To start, just look at what the film revolves around: the western show "Who wants to be a Millionaire." It has taken India by storm to the point that everyone loves to watch it. Therefore, things like television are a must for everyone in order to keep up with the show. The movie shows so many examples of westernization in India, that it almost feels like the country is just another version of the United States. This is disturbing because the two countries are supposed to be different. They have very different perspectives on things from culture to religion, yet they have their own version of Hollywood and McDonalds is all over the place.

Some more examples of westernization in this film can be seen almost every time the main character reminisces about his past. When the protagonist was a child, he wanted an autograph of his favorite actor so bad that he literally jumped into a pile of crap just to get it. This shows a very western mentallity that people in general value actors and actresses above the common man, as if they are more special than everyone else. Another example is when they show several telemarketers in a small room trying to sell products to people. It depicts another negative side effect of globalization: outsourcing. These are the people that answer questions about products purchased here in the United States. It gave an interesting look on it, as generally Americans look down on these people, but in reality, they are just everyday folk trying to make it through the daily grind.

These are just a few examples that I will be discussing in my paper on globalization and how in the end, this film shows that it hurts the world more than helps it.