Explain Commodification as feature of capitalism. from Class 12

Subject

Sociology

Class

CBSE Class 12

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State any two Constitutional provision meant to protect minority rights.

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Who are the privileged minorities?

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4.

What do you mean by the term 'Beggar'?

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5.

Explain the regional variations of low child sex ratio in India.

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6.

Trade and Commerce operated through Caste and Kinship networks in India. Discuss.

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7.

Explain Commodification as feature of capitalism.


The term 'Commodification' can be described as:

  1. Commodification occurs when things that were earlier not traded in the market become commodities.
  2. According to Marx and other critics of capitalism, the process of commodification has negative social effects.

  3. But in modern society, almost everyone accepts the idea that a person’s labour can be bought, or that other services or skills can be provided in exchange for money.

  4. Under commodification labour or skills become things that can be bought and sold.
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8.

Could the RTI be a means of forcing the state to respond to the people of India? Elaborate.

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9.

Mention any two adverse impact of Liberalisation.

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10.

What does the term modernity assume?

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