opposition to globalisation Flashcards
what are groups that are against globalisation known as
-structualists/ anti-globalisation groups
what do structuralists argue
-inequality in global economy will only be resolved by structural change
-concerned about cultural impacts, economic and environmental exploitation
example of anti-globalisation group and what it is
-world social forum
-meeting where social movements, networks, ngo’s opposed to neo-liberalism/ capitalism debate ideas to formulate proposals
-for effective action
viewpoint of world social forum
-growing inequality driven by “power grab” by wealthy elites
example of group that is pro globalisation
-world economic forum, davos
-2500 business leaders meet to make deals and discuss global issues
-big deals on FDI and Trade are made
what is the goal of WEF
drive economic growth and cooperation so all countries and companies benefit
what is the gradual degradation of a society’s cultural practices, traditions, language, values, and identity over time called
cultural erosion
what has reduced the significance of culture due to globalisation
-commercialisation
what leads to the “cultural supermarket effect”
-the ease and frequency that people move around the world
-improvements in global marketing of styles, places and images
-can choose from a wide range of identities e.g. clothing, values, speaking
examples of cultural erosion
-loss of language
-loss of tradition
-change to cultural landscape characteristics bc of human and environmental processes
what model helps understand the range of different reactions to cultural diversity
-cultural continuum
-more extremist means greater resistance
whats at the top and bottom of cultural continuum
-top: hybridism = positive view of american culture and adopts/ absorbs new migrant values
-bottom: closed door to migration = stopping any immigration altogether for fears of cultural dilution
