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What has been a significant dietary change in China due to globalization?
What has been a significant dietary change in China due to globalization?
What is one of the main consequences of TNCs selling uniform products worldwide?
What is one of the main consequences of TNCs selling uniform products worldwide?
Which event significantly increased the reliance on livestock farming in Asia?
Which event significantly increased the reliance on livestock farming in Asia?
What is a potential concern surrounding the diaspora population?
What is a potential concern surrounding the diaspora population?
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What characterizes a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
What characterizes a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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What approach did Google take regarding services in China?
What approach did Google take regarding services in China?
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What is a significant health issue recently observed in China?
What is a significant health issue recently observed in China?
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What has been a result of livestock farming expansion in Asia?
What has been a result of livestock farming expansion in Asia?
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Study Notes
Globalization Booklet 3
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Cultural Diffusion and Erosion: Transnational Corporations (TNCs) like Nike, Apple, and Lego reduce cultural diversity by selling uniform products worldwide. Cultural changes also occur through global media, such as films (Disney) and the spread of Western festivals (Christmas). Migration and tourism also spread cultural exchange.
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Changing Diets in China: Traditional Asian diets are becoming lower in meat and higher in vegetables. However, globalization has increased meat consumption. Diet shifts in China occurred during the 1920s, as meat consumption went from minimal to substantial.
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Physical Environment Effects: Rising livestock numbers are a key factor behind land use changes, increased emissions, and deforestation, especially in Asia. This is evident in the need for more land for farms and cattle grazing, such as in the Amazon.
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Social Effects: China now has approximately 100 million obese individuals and nearly 10% of its population have diabetes. These statistics are almost 11% of their total population.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Positive Significance: World Heritage Sites are locations of significant cultural or physical value. Examples include preserved monasteries or fountains. Criteria for selection focuses on exceptional universal value.
Attitudes Toward Diaspora and Migration
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Diaspora Communities: Migrant communities, or diasporas, experience concerns about maintaining their ethnic identity and belonging while living in a new nation. Concerns include the preservation of language and culture as people move across borders. Issues with local schools and growing populations are also common.
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Extremism and Conflict: Conflict and violence can rise from cultural disagreements, such as in the conflict and extremism examples given. This can be from perceived attacks or resentment from different cultures, ethnicities, or religions. Examples include incidents motivated by hostility and aggression from individuals or groups toward others based on perceived cultural differences.
Internet Censorship in China and North Korea
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Internet Censorship in China: The Chinese government heavily controls online content. They control what content people can see. This is done to control information shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Google pulled its services due to this policy.
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Internet Access Restrictions in North Korea: There is limited to no internet access in North Korea. This means very limited information sharing across the border or internationally. The government strictly controls what information is available to its citizens.
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Explore the impacts of globalization on culture, diet, and the environment in this engaging quiz. Examine how transnational corporations and changing diets shape societies, particularly in China, and delve into the social effects, including obesity rates. Challenge your understanding of these global phenomena.
