Emergence of Political Socialization in an Ever-Changing Political Scenario

20th century has ushered new ways of thinking in every sphere of human life including socio-cultural and political life. Man has discovered himself. He has begun to examine and reevaluate age old customs and traditions in the light of Renaissance propagated by Rajaram Mohan Rai and other socio-religious reformers in India. The western rationality acquired through English education gave them a tool to question the superstitious practices of the people. Western concept like democracy, liberty, equality and nationalism awakened the Indians and led them to develop scientific outlook and attitude. The world has become global village with the advancement in the fields of science and technology. Globalization and liberalization made the shadow lines and such other barriers which used to separate the nations vanish.