3.1 Globalisation Flashcards
Define Globalisation:
“increased interconnectedness and movement of people, ideas and goods around the world. It is economic, cultural and political”
How is Globalisation economic?
most companies and goods are international
How is Globalisation cultural?
it affects our language culture and customs
How is Globalisation political?
most countries are involved with international organisations
What causes Globalisation?
improved transport and communication, capitalisms search for resources and workers
what can be a result of Globalisation?
Hybrid cultures - due to the overlapping of cultures and different societies adopting other societies norms and values
one positive consequence of globalisation is growth of business, why is this good?
more money - good for the economy
one positive consequence of globalisation is tourism, why is tourism beneficial?
more money - good for the economy
one positive consequence of globalisation is trade, why is trade beneficial?
trade is beneficial for the economy, without trade we wouldn’t have many of the food products we do
globalisation results in increased communication, what are some positive consequences of increased communication?
greater tolerance and understanding of other cultures
Globalisation has led to the spread of culture how can this be a positive thing?
less division, hybrid cultures
how has globalisation increased safety?
membership of international organisations e.g. the EU, UN protect us through policies such as the human rights act
How has increased travel been a positive of globalisation?
allowed businesses to move overseas, providing jobs in LICs, spreading culture and bringing workers over to us
New technology is a positive of globalisation, how has it benefited us?
increased communication, spread of new ideas, advancements e.g. in medicine, relief work, aid overseas
How could growth of business be seen as a negative of globalisation?
taking resources from other countries making them poorer
What could be the negatives of increased trade and travel?
deforestation (due to demand for resources), Global warming (fuel for travel)
How could the spread of ideas be seen as a negative aspect of globalisation?
spread of intolerance, extremist views and terrorism
How could new forms of culture be seen as a negative aspect of globalisation?
loss of traditional culture
One negative of globalisation is homogenisation, what does this mean?
everyone becoming the same one global culture, often seen as the result of the spread of western culture
What are the negatives of businesses travelling overseas to find workers?
fewer jobs here, exploitation of poor workers in LICs, low pay, child labour, poor conditions, sweat shops
What has increased travel made it easier for? (negative)
spread of disease - epidemics
How may isolated tribes be affected negatively by globalisation?
Loss of traditional culture - Loss of way of life, exposure to western diseases, land loss
What could be a negative of technology and the internet?
cyber crimes, scams, identity theft
what is happening to uncontacted tribes like the Awa?
invasion and destruction of their land, disease, forced to fight for their rights to their land
How have campaigns led by internet organisations helped tribes like the Awa?
provide public, legal and practical support.
petitions
winning their rights to land
one issue of defining globalisation is assuming it is an entirely positive process, why is this an issue?
not positive for everyone for some it results in exclusion e.g. those without internet access
one issue of defining globalisation is assuming globalisation occurs everywhere at the same pace, why is this an issue?
occurs in different rates in different places e.g. slower in LICs where digital communication is used less
one issue of defining globalisation is assuming globalisation results in homogenisation, why is this an issue?
it can be a two way process
globalisation has brought people together who work to protect existing culture and rights
one issue of defining globalisation is assuming it is only economic, cultural or political, why is this an issue?
it affects all those areas in different ways and is different for different people
one issue of defining globalisation is assuming it always results in social change toward individualism and choice, why is this an issue?
not always the case, some defend against change through cultural resistance
