5 Questions
Which term refers to belonging to the present or occurring in the present?
Contemporary
What does the term 'world' generally mean?
Earth
What is globalization?
The process of increasing interconnectedness between people around the world
When did globalization gain widespread traction?
1990s
What is globalization sometimes mistaken for?
Americanizing the world
Study Notes
Time and Context
- The term "contemporary" refers to belonging to the present or occurring in the present.
Definition of "World"
- The term "world" generally means the Earth and all the people, societies, and cultures that inhabit it.
Globalization
- Globalization is a process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies, societies, and cultures.
Timeline of Globalization
- Globalization gained widespread traction in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s.
Misconceptions about Globalization
- Globalization is sometimes mistakenly equated with internationalization or Westernization, but it is a more complex and multifaceted phenomenon.
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