Chapter 1-4 Globalization Flashcards
Context
circumstances or surroundings, heritage, languages
Role Moel
some to whom others look at as an example to emulate
Collective
a group to which a person belongs and identifies with
Economic Globalization
the process of expanding world trade networks
transnational corporation (TNC)
international production of goods, companies located around the world. McDonald’s
Outsourcing
a practice that involves hiring people in different parts of the world to lower costs
Social Globalization
people’s lifestyle spread over global networks
media concentration
media owned by a few large corporations
media convergence
technology integrating different forms of media
Political Globalization
the process by which political decision and actions are becoming more international
collective identity
person’s sense of belonging to a group
affirming
to promote, show strong belief
CRTC
administrative tribunal that regulates and supervises broadcasting in public intrest
cultural diversity
variety in cultures and identies
hybridization
combining elements of 2 or more different things
