Globalization key terms Flashcards
Time space compression
Time differences and borders are less sig
Consumerism for all
Equal access to buying stuff and it’s easier
Technological development
Chat between countries
Pick n mix
Pick n mix personality and identity, change all the time
Fragmented culture
No fix definition to culture due to diversity
Greater pluralism
No absolute knowledge
Less predictable society
Uncertain about which path to take
Risk society
Unfixed life and risky
Global risk consciousness
People in different countries are more aware and affected by international threat
Glocalization
People in developing countries select aspects of western culture and adapt to needs
Homogenization
Global monoculture, things become same in global terms
Hyper globalism
Erode local culture due to expansion of international capitalism.
McWorld
Inc standardization to corporate products
Modernity key features
Mass production
Family/community closeness
Social class system
Overt social control
Science finding truth
One way media
