Identity and Globalization

Question 1

The three takes on globalization and identity

Answer 1

1. homogenization
2. hybridization
3. preservation

Question 2

Civilization

Answer 2

the highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity

Question 3

Subject Self-Identification

Answer 3

people have levels to their identities and may identify themselves with varying degrees of intensity

Question 4

Conflicts occur along 6 lines

Answer 4

Basic differences
smaller world
economic management and social control weakening
the dual role of the west
differences less mutable and harder to compromise
economic regionalism

Question 5

McWorld

Answer 5

economic and ecological forces pressing for integration and uniformity among state into one global network

Question 6

The 4 imperatives of McWorld

Answer 6

1. The market combined with peace stability:
2. Resource Access and Dependence
3. Information Technology
4. Ecological Consciousness and Inequality

Question 7

Jihad

Answer 7

Traditional values favoring conflict against interdependence, cooperation, and civic support
Refers broadly to struggle that occurs in reaction to McWorld’s imperatives