3.6c opposition to globalisation

Question 1

pessimistic hyper-globalisers

Answer 1

• concerned that languages around the world are disappearing as the use of English continues to spread

4 billion people speak ‘Globish’ which is a form of basic English with approx. 1500 words

the World Social Forum (opposed to neo-liberalism) think that growing inequality has been driven by a ‘power grab’ by wealthy countries

Question 2

optimistic hyper-globalisers

Answer 2

globalisation brings POSITIVE changes such as the emergence of a global culture that values equality, freedom and expression and reduced discrimination

the World Economic Forum
2500 business leaders meet to make deals and discuss global issues

see globalisation as the means to drive economic growth and beneficial for all

Question 3

France

Answer 3

the French government is extremely supportive of French filmmakers and subsidises work filmed in French

in the early 2000s, 40% of the broadcasts had to be in French with a maximum of 55% American film imports

Question 4

Iran

Answer 4

in the early 2000s, the Islamic government led a backlash against Mettel’s Barbie dolls

they were confiscated from toy stores after the government denounced its un-Islamic image

Question 5

China

Answer 5

the ‘great firewall of China’ prevents internet users from using BBC or Facebook

and the government has a strict quota of 34 foreign films a year

Question 6

India

Answer 6

anti-globalisation concerns are often linked to environmental concerns

globalisation promotes negative externalities in the pursuit of economic growth

of India’s 3119 towns and cities, just 209 have partial sewage treatment facilities and only 8 have full wastewater treatment facilities

fertilisers and pesticides used in intensive agriculture in north-west India are found in rivers, lakes and groundwater