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What is globalization?
Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, cultures, and economies.
Which of the following are types of 'scapes' described by Arjun Appadurai?
Globalization only has economic implications.
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Name an international economic organization associated with globalization.
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What does cultural globalization involve?
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Globalization has various forms of __________.
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What are the four attributes of globalization?
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Study Notes
Definition of Globalization
- Concept involves interconnectedness and sameness beyond nation-states.
- Borderless world signifies a reduction of barriers (Ohmae, 1992).
- Globalization brings societies, cultures, politics, and economies closer together.
- Intensification of relations across borders in economic, political, social, and cultural realms.
- Influenced by innovations in transportation and communication technologies.
Scapes of Globalization
- Ethnoscape: Global movement of people.
- Mediascape: Flow of cultural content.
- Technoscape: Circulation of mechanical goods and software.
- Financescape: Global flow of money.
- Ideoscape: Exchange of political ideas.
Economic Perspectives on Globalization
- Characterized by rapid trade enabled by technology.
- Involves major global economic organizations:
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Bank (WB)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- International Labor Organization (ILO)
- Regional associations such as ASEAN.
- Encourages free trade, minimizing governmental restrictions on imports and exports.
Cultural Perspectives on Globalization
- Creation of a "global village" linking communities through media.
- Concept of a "shrinking world" challenges traditional boundaries.
- Cultural imperialism enhances dominant cultures over others.
- Adoption of foreign cultures, exemplified by phenomena like KPOP.
- Regional blocs (e.g., ASEAN, UN) strengthen cultural connections.
- Emergence of global political norms and international laws.
- Growth of corporations that transcend national borders.
Four Key Attributes of Globalization
- Worldwide Occurrence: Global citizenship encourages awareness of worldwide issues.
- Intensification & Acceleration: Enhanced communication through social media and instant messaging.
- Expansion & Stretching: Growth of international NGOs and multinational corporations.
- Various Forms of Connectivity: Diversity in economic, political, and cultural relations.
Concepts of Expansion and Intensification
- Expansion: New networks and improved existing connections facilitate global relations.
- Intensification: Faster networks increase interconnectivity.
- Anti-globalization: Movement resisting trade agreements by global organizations (e.g., WTO).
- Globalism: Ideology advocating for unrestricted border crossing for goods and services.
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Explore the concept of globalization through diverse perspectives and definitions provided by notable scholars. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how globalization influences societies and cultures across the world. Engage with key ideas that shape our interconnected global landscape.
