Theories of Globalization Flashcards
Posits that there is a world economic system in which some countries benefit while others are exploited
World systems theory
3 structure of world system theory
-Core
- Semi periphery
- Periphery
industrialized and produce manufactured goods
Core
Strong central government
core
large tax base
core
mix of core and periphery
semi-periphery
least economically diverse
periphery
least industrialized and export raw materials
periphery
strongly influenced by core nations
periphery
high profit consumption of goods is from what structure?
core
where does high profit consumption of goods from core enter?
-Semi-periphery and periphery
Provides cheap labor and raw materials
Periphery
where does periphery provides cheap labor and raw materials?
Semi-periphery and core
theoretical position argues that globalization should be understood as complex set of interconnecting relationships through which power, for the most part is exercised indirectly
Transformationalist view of globalization
where people question their traditional beliefs, about religion, marriage and gender roles etc.
Globalization= detraditionalisation
