Globalisation Flashcards
When did the Industrial Revolution start in GB?
1760
What were jobs like in the UK before the Industrial Revolution?
Mostly done by hand (primary industries).
What did the industrial revolution do for cottage industries?
Destroyed them as there were new technologies introduced
What are cottage industries?
Small, typically family owned operations which work in the house
Where did the cottage industry workers move to after the industrial revolution?
They moved into the industry, into factories (migration)
What did the migration from cottage industries to the industry do for society?
Changed family lifestyles and cultures
What is consumerism?
The theory that people that use more services and products will be better off
What did the EU use to access raw resources during the industrial revolution?
Colonialism. Used for economic growth
What is colonialism?
The process by which one country takes political control of another country, territory, or people, often exploiting their resources and imposing its own language and cultural values
How did the development of ports and infrastructure help throughout the industrial revolution?
It increased trade
What are primary sector industries?
Natural industries. Hands-on. Includes miners and farmers
What are secondary sector industries?
Uses the raw materials. Manufacturers
What are tertiary sector industries?
Services, such as lawyers and doctors. Split into two Qs
What are the 2 Qs in the tertiary sector?
Quaternary and Quinary
What are Quaternary sector industries?
Info taking such as journalism
What are Quinary sector industries?
Government jobs
Less developed country has most of its industries in what sector?
Primary sector
As countries develop, industries move more towards what sectors?
Secondary then tertiary
Where do poorer/periphery countries export to?
higher semi or core countries for higher profit
What is the break of bulk point?
Changes of transportation, for example moving from boat to train
Core countries have more industries in what sector?
Tertiary
Semi-periphery countries have most of their industries in what sector?
Secondary and maybe some tertiary
Where are most core countries employing people from?
Countries not of origin. Typically people from lower developed countries because labour is cheaper
Why might companies relocate overseas?
Increase their profit margins as shipping is cheaper
What is the Weber’s least cost model focussed on?
How companies choose location based of maximising profits
What are the two main drivers of increasing globalisation?
Improved transport and communications
What are the six dimensions of globalisation?
Human wellbeing
Environment
Culture
Political systems
Societies
Economic development and prosperity
What is globalisation?
The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence globally due to increasing flows of product, labour, culture and policies.
What does IMF stand for?
International Monetary Fund
Who came up with the ‘Global village’ concept?
Marshall Mcluhan in 1964
What is the ‘Global village concept?
Describes the world as a community where distance and isolation are being reduced by electronic media. Becoming more connected
Which region has the most people with access to the internet?
East Asia and Pacific
1.2 Bn in 2016
In 1990, how many people globally used the internet?
2.6 Million
In 2000, how many people globally used the internet?
412.8 Million
In 2005, how many people globally used the internet?
1.026 Billion
In 2010, how many people globally used the internet?
1.992 Billion
In 2016, how many people globally used the inetrnet?
3.408 Billion
Which region has the second largest amount of people using the internet?
Europe and Central Asia.
669 Million in 2016
What significant event happened with the development of the internet in 1991?
The first web browser was produced
What significant event happened with the development of the internet in 1997?
Google was released
Which region has the least amount of people accessing the internet?
Sub-Saharan Africa. with only 206 million people.
Though Middle east and north africa have only 210 million (2016)
What are some countries that have the least amount of phone subscriptions (per 100 people)?
DRC, Ethiopia, Angola, Mozambique (Central Africa mostly)
What are some countries that have the most amount of phone subscriptions (per 100 people)?
Russia, South Africa, Canada
What is economic globalisation?
Increasing integration of national economies through the movement of goods, services, capital and labour across borders
What is political globalisation?
The increasing number of international institutions and organisations that govern relations between nations, such as the UN, the WB and the IMF
What is cultural globalisation?
The increasing global influence of cultural products and practices, such as music, fashion, and food, as well as the spread of ideas and values through media and communication
What is technological globalisation?
The increasing global interconnectedness made possible by advances in communication and information technology, such as the internet and mobile phones
What is environmental globalisation?
The increasing global interdependence of environment issues, such as climate change and pollution, which often require international cooperation to address
What is social globalisation?
Increasing global interconnectedness of social and cultural practices, such as the spread of democracy and human rights, as well as the migration of people across borders
