problems with defining globalisation

Question 1

It is not a universally positive process- it actually exacerbates inequalities across the world

Answer 1

• it creates marginalisation
• e.g. people are excluded from technology those who do not follow western values are excluded, western capitalism exploits developing countries workforce, people have to live in poluted areas (smog in beijing)

Question 2

It does not occur everywhere at the same time

Answer 2

• it is not occuring in some parts of the world and are developing slower
• the developing world is behind the western world
• poverty in brazil- there are still primitive cultyrrs untouched by globalisation e.g. 2020 Africa had 47% internet users

Question 3

it does not always lead to ‘cultural homogenisation’ where one global culture is created

Answer 3

• Much evidence that it creates divisions and conflicts e.g. different value systems which are incompatible coming into contact, foreign intervention causes conflicts, domestic racism

Question 4

It will not always lead to liberal, democratic values such as individualism, diversity and choice. Many across the world will actually resist this

Answer 4

• There is evidence that we are witnessing a backlash against these ideas
• e.g. resistance of nationalism, anti-globalism