Global Interconnections Quiz

Critics argue that contemporary globalisation makes the rich richer and the poor poorer, weakens the state's capacity to protect the interests of the poor, and has political, economic, and cultural effects.

The different faces of globalisation mentioned in the text include the impact on small-scale industries, the availability of foreign goods, the closing down of small-scale industries, and the ongoing debates about its impact on developing and developed countries.

Resistance to globalisation in India has been expressed through left-wing protests to economic liberalisation, political parties, forums like the Indian Social Forum, trade unions, and protests against the entry of multinationals.

<p>The World Social Forum is a global platform that brings together a coalition opposed to neo-liberal globalisation. The first WSF meeting was organized in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2001, and the fourth meeting was held in Mumbai in 2004.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concerns include objections to various cultural influences, such as the availability of foreign TV channels, the celebration of Valentine’s Day, and westernization of dress tastes, as well as opposition to the entry of multinationals and the patenting of certain plants by foreign firms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate test is not high growth rates but making sure that the benefits of growth are shared so that everyone is better off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main focus of the final chapter of the book is globalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chapter discusses the causes of globalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chapter discusses at length the political, economic, and cultural consequences of globalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text discusses the impact of globalisation on India as well as how India is affecting globalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Janardhan works in a call centre, leaves late for work, adopts a new identity, works all night for overseas clients, and has holidays based on his clients' calendar. This routine exemplifies the impact of globalisation on work and cultural exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influx of Nepalese workers to India is an example of globalisation as it involves the movement of labor across borders for work opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purchase of a Chinese-made bicycle in India and the import of a Barbie doll from the US showcase globalisation through the trade of commodities across borders, reflecting the interconnectedness of economies and markets on a global scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text highlights negative aspects of globalisation such as potential harm to local economies and cultures, uneven impact on different communities, instances of suicide due to failed crops and expensive seeds, concerns about retail chains, and the potential for smuggling of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text emphasizes the need to clarify the meaning of globalisation by highlighting its various dimensions: political, economic, and cultural, and by discussing its historical context and multifaceted nature, emphasizing the importance of assessing its impact within specific contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text mentions the role of technology in enabling globalisation by facilitating the flows of ideas, capital, commodities, and people on a global scale, emphasizing its historical context and multifaceted nature, and the widespread movement of ideas, capital, commodities, and people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some argue that globalisation is a new form of imperialism, but the text suggests that a new term is needed to encompass the complexity of contemporary global interconnectedness, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of globalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of globalisation on different societies and communities is illustrated through instances of suicide due to failed crops and expensive seeds, an Indian company's acquisition of a European rival, concerns about retail chains in India, and the potential harm to local economies and cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cultural consequences of globalisation include the fear of cultural homogenisation, where a uniform culture emerges, and the imposition of Western culture on the rest of the world, leading to the shrinking of rich cultural heritages. However, globalisation also leads to cultural heterogenisation, making each culture more different and distinctive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some are concerned that the extent of state withdrawal caused by economic globalisation is likely to benefit only a small section of the population while impoverishing those who were dependent on the government for jobs and welfare. They emphasize the need for institutional safeguards or creating 'social safety nets' to minimize the negative effects on those who are economically weak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Working in a call center provides insight into the true American culture and the different attitudes and perceptions of Americans towards Indians. It also exposes individuals to irate and abusive callers, which can be very stressful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text illustrates the phenomenon by highlighting how some external influences enlarge or modify cultures without overwhelming the traditional. It also mentions the unique combination of clothing, such as a khadi kurta worn over jeans, being exported back to the country that originally introduced blue jeans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concerns are raised that economic globalisation could lead to economic ruin for the weaker countries, especially for the poor within these countries. Some economists have described economic globalisation as the recolonisation of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two contrasting effects of globalisation on cultures are cultural homogenisation, where a uniform culture emerges, and cultural heterogenisation, where each culture becomes more different and distinctive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The erosion of state capacity, leading to a withdrawal from welfare functions and the market becoming the prime determinant of economic and social priorities. However, states remain important and may even gain more power due to new technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased economic flows among countries through international institutions, capital, commodities, and ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in trade, the reduction of restrictions on capital flows, and the spread of ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visa policies in developed countries to protect jobs for their citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The outcomes of the same economic policies differ greatly depending on the specific context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocates argue for greater economic growth and well-being through de-regulation, while more moderate supporters call for an intelligent response without uncritical acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers