Navigating Globalization : Anthropological Insights on the Dynamics of Cultural Transformation in Nepal

This article critically examines the anthropological dimensions of globalization in the context of Nepal.It draws from influential works by scholars like Harvey, Giddens, and Pieterse, highlighting anthropology's unique perspective on cultural specificity and historical processes.The discourse challenges prevailing narratives, rejecting ideas of deterritorialization and homogenization, proposing "hybridization" as an alternative paradigm.Eurocentric biases in globalization studies are scrutinized, with Frank and Wolf advocating for a humanocentric historiography.The Nepalese experience is explored through case studies by Rankin and Liechty, revealing the reciprocal relationship between global and local forces.The