Globalisation

Question 1

Globalisation

Answer 1

Process in which people become increasingly connected on a global scale due to developments in communication and trandportation
- worldwide communication easier and businesses operate globally

Question 2

Problem with defining globalisation

Answer 2

Should include economic, cultural and political integration

Often ignored negative impacts (marginalisation)

Question 3

Globalisation difficult to define: negative impacts

Answer 3

Mertens and D’Haenens shows digital divide between upper and lower classes in use and digital resources

Question 4

Globalisation difficult to define: cultural homogenisation does not always occur

Answer 4

Giddens- reverse colonisation (definitions often say western ideas are accepted globally however ignores local cultures asserting their own cultures in western places)
Eg. Latinisation in California

Question 5

Globalisation difficult to define: some groups resist individualism and choice (globalisation usually claims postmodern characteristics will be result of it)

Answer 5

Lesaca- extremist religious groups resist these postmodern characteristics that come with globalisation
Eg. ISIS resist liberal ideas and use modern technology to threaten the west

Question 6

Cultural homogenisation:

Answer 6

Friedmans- globalisation is actually westernisation