globalisation case studies Flashcards
Example of positive cultural change
2012 Paralympics
Removing some stigma from disabled individuals in china
China came 1st in 2012 Paralympics
how many people with disabilities were employed in China before Paralympics
only 25 %
Examples of countries who resist cultural change
France
China
Iran
How do france resist cultural change
Restriction of foreign language media
40% of all broadcast must be French
How do china resist cultural change
Great firewall of china
Prevents information unfavourable to the government or foreign media outlets
Can’t access BBC, Facebook or search politically sensitive information
How did Iran resist cultural erosion
Barbie dolls banned in early 2000s
Confiscated from all stores
Not seen as appropriate for Islamic state
when did the rise of far right parties in Europe accelerate?
expansion of EU in 2004 to address 8 Eastern European countries - increased migration
which European country accepted the most migrants after EU expanded
Germany
what led to rise of Pegida?
growing concerns and tensions from migration
what % of the vote did national front win in 2014?
25%
which French party was recently elected instead of national front?
New popular front
left wing
secured 28% of vote
what is front national party?
a far right French political party
strongly oppose immigration
What is causing Environmental and political conflict on Mekong river
Dams constructed causing tension between countries
Increased pressure for national governments
Additional conflict between states over fossil fuels, rivers, naval bases, land for living or farming
Where does the Mekong river flow?
Flows from China through Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand
How have some indigenous communities strengthened their cultural identity
Tourists attracted to experience culture or witness traditional lifestyle
Indigenous and nomadic populations grouped together to support and maintain traditional lifestyles
Continue to prosper despite TNCs threatening to drill for oil in natural territory
give an example of an indigenous community
Canadian first nations
Siberia and Alaska
Example of transition town
Totnes Devon worlds first transition town
Has own currency (Totnes pound) to encourage spending in local stores
Benefits own economy rather than chains and TNCs
how is Totnes promoting spending in individual shops
has own currency- Totnes pound
accepted in local shops
2007-2019
What year did chinas open door policy come in
1978
