32 Questions
What percentage of GDP is accounted for by remittances in the Philippines?
9.8%
Which country has the fourth-largest number of Filipino migrants?
MALAYSIA
How does globalization affect the idea of nation-state?
It leads to the decline of the idea of nation-state
What is one consequence of globalization according to Steger?
Transforming our present social condition into one of globality
Why do some migrants view the process of migration as liberating?
They see it as an opportunity for better employment and career advancement
What is one consequence of globalization on cultural diversity?
Cultural homogenization
What is universalization, according to Steger?
Gradual processes of standardization and homogenization between people
How does David Held define globalization?
A process (or set of processes) that generates transcontinental or interregional flows and networks of activity, interaction, and the exercise of power
What is westernization, according to Steger?
A stage of modernity
What are the key aspects of globalization, according to David Held?
Extensity, intensity, velocity, and impact
How does Fredric Jameson characterize globalization?
As a process that links distant localities, making events occurring far away significant
What is a key feature of globalization, according to the passage?
The compression of the world and the intensification of consciousness
What is the Filipino concept that refers to the attitude of accepting one's fate or destiny?
fatalism
What is the term for the blending of two or more cultures to form a new culture?
amalgamation
What is the Filipino value that emphasizes harmony and avoiding conflict with others?
pakikisama
What is the term for expressing an unpleasant truth or opinion in a gentle or indirect way?
euphemism
What is the belief that spirits influence daily life and events?
animism
What is the term for the process of different cultures coming together and merging into a single culture?
assimilation
What is the Filipino concept that refers to believing in good luck or fate?
suerte
What is the term for the integration of different cultures to form a new culture?
culture fusion
Define globalization according to John Tomlinson, as cited in Mazo.
Globalization may be thought of as a transformation in the spatial networks and activities, embodying the creation of new practices and a sense of immense enlargement of the world market.
Explain the concept of deterritorialization in the context of globalization, as mentioned by Martell in Mazo.
Deterritorialization involves the dispersion of objects and experiences to all parts of the world, facilitating the growth of open communication and the horizon of Westernization.
What does Anthony Giddens, as cited in Steger, describe as a key aspect of globalization?
Anthony Giddens emphasizes that globalization involves the universalization of Western structures that influence local happenings.
Discuss the role of individualism in the context of globalization, as identified by Mazo (2018).
Individualism lies at the heart of modern culture and is central to the practices that drive globalization.
According to Mazo (2018), why is capitalism closely linked to the concept of globalization?
Capitalism is intimately tied to globalization as it involves the creation of a world market, aligning with the vision of a global economic system.
How does Mazo (2018) differentiate between earlier industrialism and the concept of globalization?
Mazo distinguishes globalization by portraying it as more immediate and tangible in its influence compared to earlier industrialism and colonization.
What is the definition of culture according to E.E. Tylor?
Culture is that complex whole which includes habits acquired by men as members of society.
What is the most significant component of culture according to the text?
Language, as a system of communication.
What is material culture?
Any physical object to which we give social meaning.
What is non-material culture?
The ideas associated with a cultural group, including ways of thinking and ways of behaving.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading of culture patterns from one group of people to another.
What is culture relativism?
Comparing or questioning the culture of other cultures in relation to one's own.
Explore the concept of culture as a complex whole shaped by traditions, customs, values, language, and laws. Understand how culture is transmitted through generations and its impact on human societies.
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