GLOBALISATION

Question 1

Outline four pieces of evidence for political globalisation

Answer 1

The global spread of western style democracy
The erosion of power in governments (power now lays in the hands of TNCs or European Union.
Increase in global decision making as national governments face global problems like terrorism
Rise is global protest movements such as green peace

Question 2

What can national governments still do despite political globalisation

Answer 2

Wage wars
Create social policies
Raise taxes

Question 3

Give four pieces of evidence of economic globalisation

Answer 3

The spread of capitalism (free market trade) around the world
Growth and power of TNCs which produce, market and sell products in global markets
Mcdonaldization - these organising principles have come to dominate and standardise many aspects of economic and culture life globally

Question 4

Give six pieces of evidence regarding cultural globalisation

Answer 4

Worldwide media
The global spread of western consumer and popular culture such as rap music, coca-cola
The global dominance of English language
The spread of western values like equal rights
World sport

Question 5

Give two critiques of cultural globalisation

Answer 5

Cultural imperialism which is when western values are imposed on non-western cultures

Question 6

Outline the neo-liberal perspective on globalisation

Answer 6

Neo-liberals believe globalisation holds positive impact as the worldwide explanation of the capitalist free market leads to global economic growth and the spread of western values. As globalisation continues, the production of wristband will eventually trickle down to the whole population bringing higher standards of living for all

Question 7

Outline the Marxist perspective on globalisation

Answer 7

They see globalisation under a negative light as according to schmupeter globalisation less to polarisation whereby the rich get richer and the poor get poorer as it has mainly furthered the interest of TNCs and has led to the emergence of the transnational capitalist class.

Question 8

Outline the transformalationist view view on globalisation

Answer 8

Transformalationists, such as Cohen and Kennedy argue that glaboisation can be controlled to promote development. They believe that there is no homogenous culture imposed through globalisation rather a new hybrid of cultures (glocalisation). They also believe that particularly cultural globalisation can transform old hierarchies of north/south and first/third world hierarchies.

Question 9

What are the main functions of TNCS?

Answer 9

Produce and sell around the world
Use global supply chains
Employ people in many developing countries