The condition of our dombari community is very bad. Television and radio have snatched away our means of livelihood. We perform acrobatics but because of the circus and the television, which have reached even in remote corners and villages, nobody is interested in our performances. We do not get even a pittance, however hard we perform. People watch our shows but just for entertainment, they never pay us anything. They never bother about the fact that we are hungry. Our profession is dying. (More 1970)

a) Define Globalisation.

b) What is your opinion on the impact of globalization on traditional art forms? Does it always have a negative impact on indigenous art forms?

(a)Globalisation can be defined as a period in which the world is getting connected economically, politically and culturally.

Globalisation has seen an increase in the international movement of commodities, money, goods and people as well as technology and information.

There is an extension and integration of the world markets.

The change in the economic conditions of one country impacts the markets of another country in the world.

This can be understood from the impact on the job markets of India when the U.S economy performs poorly.

(b) Globalisation has definitely attacked traditional art forms. People have started accepting diverse cultures from all parts of the world. Hence, fusional art forms are witnessed. This has led to a slight decline in the life of the artists to perform and practice typical arts.