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Which of the following are considered main aspects of globalisation?
Which of the following are considered main aspects of globalisation?
Globalisation is a concept that has been widely popular in sociology since the beginning of the twentieth century.
Globalisation is a concept that has been widely popular in sociology since the beginning of the twentieth century.
False
What technological advancements contributed to the rise of globalisation?
What technological advancements contributed to the rise of globalisation?
Advances in travel and communications technology
Globalisation is best studied in an __________ way, drawing on other social sciences.
Globalisation is best studied in an __________ way, drawing on other social sciences.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What image famously contributed to the popularity of the idea that we share one small planet?
What image famously contributed to the popularity of the idea that we share one small planet?
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There is a general agreement among sociologists about the definition and implications of globalisation.
There is a general agreement among sociologists about the definition and implications of globalisation.
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What are some issues that globalisation encompasses?
What are some issues that globalisation encompasses?
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Which of the following best describes the view of globalists regarding globalisation?
Which of the following best describes the view of globalists regarding globalisation?
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Negative globalists believe that globalisation leads to more equality between rich and poor.
Negative globalists believe that globalisation leads to more equality between rich and poor.
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What does the term 'glocalisation' refer to?
What does the term 'glocalisation' refer to?
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The _______ effect suggests that wealth generated by the capitalist system will eventually benefit the poorer populations.
The _______ effect suggests that wealth generated by the capitalist system will eventually benefit the poorer populations.
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Which of the following is NOT one of Manuel Castells' types of collective identity?
Which of the following is NOT one of Manuel Castells' types of collective identity?
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Globalisation has consistently accelerated since the early 21st century without interruption.
Globalisation has consistently accelerated since the early 21st century without interruption.
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In what way might McDonald's adapt its menu in India?
In what way might McDonald's adapt its menu in India?
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The _______ index and Bhutan’s gross national happiness attempt to measure well-being beyond material wealth.
The _______ index and Bhutan’s gross national happiness attempt to measure well-being beyond material wealth.
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Which group is often skeptical of globalisation and sees it as merely a recent phase in history?
Which group is often skeptical of globalisation and sees it as merely a recent phase in history?
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Cultural imperialism suggests that Western culture is exclusively eradicating local traditions.
Cultural imperialism suggests that Western culture is exclusively eradicating local traditions.
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What is a common metaphor used to describe the nature of globalisation?
What is a common metaphor used to describe the nature of globalisation?
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In Scotland and Catalonia, national identities have _______ as a result of globalisation.
In Scotland and Catalonia, national identities have _______ as a result of globalisation.
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Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
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The _______ states often struggle to effectively address global threats such as terrorism and climate change.
The _______ states often struggle to effectively address global threats such as terrorism and climate change.
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What demographic trend is a common phenomenon in the Western world?
What demographic trend is a common phenomenon in the Western world?
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The UK has been very successful in raising achievement levels among economically disadvantaged students.
The UK has been very successful in raising achievement levels among economically disadvantaged students.
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Name one extremist group that has targeted schools in Nigeria.
Name one extremist group that has targeted schools in Nigeria.
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Migration patterns have changed such that a growing proportion of migrants are ______.
Migration patterns have changed such that a growing proportion of migrants are ______.
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Match the global health issue to its impact:
Match the global health issue to its impact:
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What aspect of education in the UK has achieved notable success?
What aspect of education in the UK has achieved notable success?
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Globalisation has simplified identities based on class, ethnicity, nationality, and gender.
Globalisation has simplified identities based on class, ethnicity, nationality, and gender.
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What is the term coined by Thomas Hylland Eriksen for identities that span multiple countries?
What is the term coined by Thomas Hylland Eriksen for identities that span multiple countries?
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The UK National Health Service relies heavily on doctors and nurses from ______.
The UK National Health Service relies heavily on doctors and nurses from ______.
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Which group is known for attempting to prevent the education of girls in Afghanistan?
Which group is known for attempting to prevent the education of girls in Afghanistan?
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There has been no progress towards the Millennium development goal of primary education for all.
There has been no progress towards the Millennium development goal of primary education for all.
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What is the global economic trend affecting work, particularly in the context of low wages?
What is the global economic trend affecting work, particularly in the context of low wages?
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More people are developing complex hybrid identities due to ______.
More people are developing complex hybrid identities due to ______.
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Which of the following best describes the changes in work experience due to globalisation?
Which of the following best describes the changes in work experience due to globalisation?
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What does the term 'McDonaldisation' refer to in the context of work?
What does the term 'McDonaldisation' refer to in the context of work?
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Study Notes
Globalisation in Sociology
- Globalisation is now a crucial concept across all sociology topics, unlike before, requiring integration.
- Its popularity rose in the late 20th century due to advancements in travel, communication, media, and the realization of shared global issues (economic, environmental).
- The concept of globalisation shares common ground with sociology's founders' international perspectives, although its study is fundamentally interdisciplinary.
- Globalisation is best understood through cultural, political, and economic lenses.
- Evidence of globalisation is apparent through global food origins, awareness of distant places, and communication ease.
- Debates surround its definition, duration, beneficiaries, negative effects, and reversibility.
Sociological Perspectives on Globalisation
- Globalists view globalisation as a transformative force, while traditionalists see it as a continuation of historical trends.
- Globalists, particularly neo-liberals, often view globalisation through a capitalist lens (free market growth and trickle-down effects).
- Critics (radical globalists) see globalisation as intensifying exploitation and creating global divides. Cultural imperialism, they argue, causes the erosion of traditional values.
- Transformationalists perceive globalisation as adaptable and not predetermined in its consequences. They highlight cultural blending through hybridity.
- Glocalisation is a concept highlighting global effects seen in local contexts leading to both homogenisation and heterogeneity.
- Resistance to globalisation exists in many countries due to preservation of traditional cultures and identities, often in reaction to Western or American dominance.
Globalisation and Specific Sociological Topics
- Education: Global perspectives on the UK education system (e.g., comparing it to Finland or China's methods). International rankings (e.g., PISA) are valuable for critical analysis, noting UK's successes and failures. Global education market exists, with differing experiences in less economically developed countries (e.g., Afghanistan, Nigeria).
- Families and Households: Global context of the nuclear family (comparisons with other family structures). Global trends in demographics and migration. Transnational identities and diaspora communities. Consideration of migration's effects on birth rates (in the UK). Changes in migration patterns—increased female migrant participation.
- Culture and Identity: Globalisation impacts cultural influences and internet usage. Hybridity of identities through migration/mixed heritage. Transnational identities. Weakening of certain identities (e.g., Scottish, Catalan).
- Health: Globalised health industry (e.g., the NHS's reliance on international healthcare professionals). The Ebola outbreak highlighted disparities globally. Transnational pharmaceutical companies' influence (e.g., "Big Pharma"). Comparison of health outcomes across countries.
- Work, Poverty, and Welfare: Global wealth and income inequality. Role of transnational corporations and the impact on wages and production shifts (e.g closing factories in the UK). Globalization affecting the new international division of labor and the standardisation of work (McDonaldization).
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Explore the multifaceted concept of globalisation and its significance in sociology. This quiz covers various perspectives, including globalists and traditionalists, and examines cultural, political, and economic lenses. Test your understanding of globalisation's impact on society and shared global issues.
