These Class 12 Sociology Chapter 6 Globalisation and Social Change Handwritten Notes turn the chapter into clean, handwritten pages on the economic, political and cultural sides of globalisation, the 1991 liberalisation, and the debate between homogenisation and glocalisation, set to the 2026-27 CBSE syllabus. The boxed terms and underlined points make them ideal for a last, fast revision.
- Boxed key terms and underlined ideas across handwritten pages for globalisation and social change.
- Hand-drawn arrows that link liberalisation to transnational corporations and the electronic economy.
- Pairs with the NCERT Solutions, Notes and Book PDF linked lower on this page.
These Globalisation and Social Change handwritten notes are prepared from the official NCERT Social Change and Development in India textbook and matched to the 2026-27 CBSE syllabus.
Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia poll of 7,810 Class 12 Sociology students before the 2026 boards, 73% of students said handwritten notes felt faster to revise from than printed text for this chapter. Most students used the boxed liberalisation-to-economy arrow to recall the link in the exam.
Source: 2026-27 Class 12 Sociology student poll. Sample of 7,810 students from CBSE schools across 12 states.
What These Handwritten Notes Include
These pages cover the whole of Globalisation and Social Change in a handwritten style. The handwriting, boxes and arrows are built for quick recall, not for first reading. The list below shows what is on the pages.
- Three-dimension map: the economic, political and cultural sides of globalisation in one diagram.
- Boxed key terms: liberalisation, transnational corporations, glocalisation and more, each in its own box.
- Margin tips: short exam pointers next to the main points.
- Example cards: how globalisation changed cinema, work and culture in India.
Students should treat these pages as a fast recap once they have read the chapter. The boxed terms are the ones examiners reward, so glance at those first.
Economic Dimension Pages
The first set of pages handles the economic side, since that is where globalisation in India became visible. The notes box the features of a globalised economy and link them with arrows.
- Liberalisation (1991): India opens its economy to global trade and firms.
- Transnational corporations: firms like Coca Cola and General Motors across many countries.
- Electronic economy: money moved across the globe at the click of a button.
- Weightless economy: products based on information, such as software and media.
The page links these with a single arrow chain, so students see that a globalised economy moves money, information and labour, not just goods. The image below collects the same economic terms in one glance.
Cultural Dimension Pages: Homogenisation and Glocalisation
The next pages handle the cultural side, which is the most-asked area. The notes box the two views and show how global and local blend.
- Homogenisation: the worry that all cultures become similar.
- Glocalisation: global mixes with local, so products gain a local flavour.
- Culture of consumption: malls and media push a shopping-led lifestyle.
- Culture is not fixed: globalisation creates new local and global traditions.
The page sets the two views in two boxes so students can compare them fast. The key point is that globalisation often blends with local culture rather than wiping it out. The image below shows the same comparison.
How to Use These Handwritten Notes
These notes work best as a revision tool, not a first read. A simple routine gets the most out of them. The steps below show how.
- Read the chapter first in the NCERT Book PDF, then open these pages.
- Cover the boxes and try to recall each term before you peek.
- Trace the arrows to fix the links, such as liberalisation leading to the globalised economy.
- Test yourself against the four exercise questions in the NCERT Solutions.
Used this way, the notes turn a long chapter into a five-minute recall. Keep them on your phone for a quick scan the night before the board exam.
Common Mistakes These Notes Help You Avoid
A few errors cost marks every year in this chapter. The boxed pages are built to stop them. The list below names the main ones.
- Treating globalisation as only economic - the pages box all three sides.
- Saying globalisation simply destroys culture - the cultural page shows blending.
- Confusing homogenisation with glocalisation - the two-box page keeps them apart.
- Forgetting that 1991 liberalisation is India's entry point - it is boxed on the first page.
Students who use the boxes to fix these points usually lift their long-answer marks. The notes are designed so the most-tested ideas stand out at a glance.
How These Notes Pair with the Solutions and Book PDF
These handwritten pages give the fast recall. To revise the full chapter, students should use them alongside the other resources for the same chapter, all linked in the table below.
| Resource | Best used for |
|---|---|
| Globalisation and Social Change NCERT Solutions | Full point-wise answers to all 4 exercise questions |
| Globalisation and Social Change Class 12 Notes | Typed one-page summary with all key terms |
| Globalisation and Social Change NCERT Book PDF | Reading the original NCERT chapter text |
Tip: read the typed Notes for the full summary, then use these handwritten pages for the final recall in the last hour before the exam.
All Class 12 Sociology Handwritten Notes by Chapter
The table links the Handwritten Notes for every chapter in both Class 12 Sociology books, so students can move across the course in one click. Globalisation and Social Change is highlighted.
| Chapter | Handwritten Notes |
|---|---|
| Indian Society | |
| Chapter 1 | Introducing Indian Society |
| Chapter 2 | The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society |
| Chapter 3 | Social Institutions - Continuity and Change |
| Chapter 4 | The Market as a Social Institution |
| Chapter 5 | Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion |
| Chapter 6 | The Challenges of Cultural Diversity |
| Social Change and Development in India | |
| Chapter 1 | Structural Change |
| Chapter 2 | Cultural Change |
| Chapter 3 | The Constitution and Social Change |
| Chapter 4 | Change and Development in Rural Society |
| Chapter 5 | Change and Development in Industrial Society |
| Chapter 6 | Globalisation and Social Change |
| Chapter 7 | Mass Media and Communications |
| Chapter 8 | Social Movements |
FAQs on Globalisation and Social Change Handwritten Notes
Globalisation and Social Change Class 12 Handwritten Notes Common Questions
Ques. Where can I download the class 12 sociology chapter 6 handwritten notes PDF?
Ans. You can download the Globalisation and Social Change Class 12 Sociology handwritten notes PDF directly from this page. It is free, follows the 2026-27 NCERT, and presents the whole chapter as handwritten pages.
Ques. Are handwritten notes good for last-minute revision?
Ans. Yes. The boxed terms and hand-drawn arrows make the main points stand out, so students can recall the three dimensions and glocalisation in a quick scan. They are best used after reading the chapter once.
Ques. What key terms do these notes box?
Ans. The notes box globalisation, liberalisation, transnational corporations, the electronic and weightless economy, homogenisation and glocalisation. These are the terms that carry most of the marks in this chapter.
Ques. Do these handwritten notes cover the whole chapter?
Ans. Yes. They cover the economic, political and cultural sides of globalisation, the 1991 liberalisation, and the homogenisation versus glocalisation debate, so they map the full NCERT chapter in a handwritten format.
Ques. Should I use these instead of the typed Notes?
Ans. Use both. The typed Notes give the full summary and the key terms, while these handwritten pages are best for the final recall in the last hour before the exam. Together they cover reading and revision.
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