Globalisation Flashcards
what is globalisation
the process of the world becoming more interconnected through increase in media and trade
what is political globalisation
expansion of political co-operation between countries e.g international law
what is cultural globalisation
increase in shared ideas, norms and values e.g music
what is ecnonomic globalisation
free movement opf good and financial services around the world e.g trade
what is technological globalisation
increase in technology and interactions e.g transport
what is Beckerr theory of a risk society
humans have created more risks in the worl due to globalisation which we are aware about and making us more fearful e.g climate change and impact of TNC decision
what are the four main catagories globalisation can be seperated into
cultural
political
economic
risk society
what are some examples of cultural examples of globalisation
spread of ideologies examples include capitalism
can eat a range of cultural foods from around the world
spread of fashion from around the world
what are some examples of economic examples of globalisation
rise of multinational corporations such as coca cola
growing ease with wich companies can move money overseas has led to international capital markets
what are some examples of politcal examples of globalisations
reduce climate change by making a global pacts and working together
EU is a trade and treaty bloc comprising of 27 nayion-states
international organisations such as WHO means govermental action can take place globally
what are some examples of risk society of globalisation
explosion of nuclear power plant in Chernobyl resultled in radioactive material blown westward reaching 20 countries
pollution, depretion of fish and oil spills
what is cultural homogenization
process when smaller local cultures get absorbed by dominant culture and share one global culture
give some ways in which we have become cultural homogenised as a world due to globalisation
technology and advertisementhas allowed for the whole world to watch the same things - popular culture
TNC selling products world wide has created everyone to have similar tastes and products
local cultures (folk) are being rejected in place for mass culture
international laws- creating similar norms and values world wide
give some ways in which we have become culturally diverse as a world due to globalisation
more travel meaning people will be able to see and visit places with different cultures and experience them
technology (media) allows us to see other cultures
diaspora- people moving to other countries but keeping ties to cultural heretige
postmodernism - we have more choice to choose aspects of different cultures
still have lots of diversity in terms of cuisines
who does Flew think is dominating globalisation and had cultural imperialism
The USA
