Paper short abstract:

The desire for globalisation of states for social development and alleviation of Social exclusion and the direction of reform depend on social cohesion in the society and willingness on the part of the decision makers as well as the articulate public opinion in favour of the downtrodden.

Paper long abstract:

Social Exclusion & Human Development in Globalization

The term globalisation embraces a wide spectrum of meaning. It means 'making worldwide', making universal and accepting a common standard or norm for the whole world. If one dominant culture bears financial and political power, it tends to bring all other cultures and people in line with its own norms and patters leading to Social Exclusion.

Globalization and Human Development:

1. Rationalism-Maximum profit and higher production

2. Capitalism- Increasing quest for surplus and profit

3. Technological Innovation- Overcoming territorial limitation in relations and commercial transactions.

4. Regulatory Structure- Countries and world organizations set rules as per their convenience.

Effect on Social Exclusion:

1. Information and Communication- Needs and wants are artificially created through advertisements which cannot be satisfied.

2. Income patterns- No globalized income.

3. Price- Prices goes up without much change in real income.

4. Labour- No internationalization of wage structure.

5. Knowledge- No globalization of knowledge

6. Capital- Growth of Capitalism

7. Food Corps- Export oriented products affects domestic uses.

8. Heath- Low income groups are discouraged from hospitals.

Challenges on Human Development:

1. Clear focus of Development Professionals.

2. Good governance

3. Cultural Sensitivity

4. Sustainability

5. Mobilizing Communities

Conclusion:

The desire for globalisation of states for social development and alleviation of Social exclusion and the direction of reform depend on social cohesion in the society and willingness on the part of the decision makers as well as the articulate public opinion in favour of the downtrodden.

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