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Positively, the Swedish journalist Thomas Larsson viewed globalization as the process of world ______, of distances getting shorter.
Positively, the Swedish journalist Thomas Larsson viewed globalization as the process of world ______, of distances getting shorter.
shrinkage
The definition of globalization as a trend that includes internationalization of production and the new international division of ______.
The definition of globalization as a trend that includes internationalization of production and the new international division of ______.
labor
Globalization can be classified as broad and inclusive or narrow and ______.
Globalization can be classified as broad and inclusive or narrow and ______.
exclusive
Some view globalization as occurring through ______, colonialism, and destabilization.
Some view globalization as occurring through ______, colonialism, and destabilization.
Globalization remains complex and multifaceted as we cannot detach it from economic, political, or social ______.
Globalization remains complex and multifaceted as we cannot detach it from economic, political, or social ______.
George Ritzer presents a comprehensive definition of globalization as a transplanetary process involving increasing ______ and the growing multidirectional flows.
George Ritzer presents a comprehensive definition of globalization as a transplanetary process involving increasing ______ and the growing multidirectional flows.
Globalization could bring either integration or ______.
Globalization could bring either integration or ______.
The perspective of the person defining globalization influences its ______.
The perspective of the person defining globalization influences its ______.
Globalization is both self-evident and ______, constantly shifting.
Globalization is both self-evident and ______, constantly shifting.
Globalization has a shifting nature at the heart of the central phenomena of ______.
Globalization has a shifting nature at the heart of the central phenomena of ______.
Solid barriers in globalization can be either natural or ______.
Solid barriers in globalization can be either natural or ______.
Liquidity refers to the increasing ease of movement of people, things, information, and ______.
Liquidity refers to the increasing ease of movement of people, things, information, and ______.
According to Zygmunt Bauman, today’s liquid phenomena change quickly and their aspects, spatial and ______, are in continuous fluctuation.
According to Zygmunt Bauman, today’s liquid phenomena change quickly and their aspects, spatial and ______, are in continuous fluctuation.
The movement of liquid phenomena is difficult to ______.
The movement of liquid phenomena is difficult to ______.
The forces that contribute to liquidity make political structures and barriers feel ______.
The forces that contribute to liquidity make political structures and barriers feel ______.
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Study Notes
Overview of Globalization
- Globalization has both positive and negative connotations; it is seen as progress and integration or as a result of regression and destabilization.
- Swedish journalist Thomas Larsson posits globalization as a process of reducing distances and bringing the world closer.
Definitions of Globalization
- Broad and Inclusive: Viewed as the emergence of a borderless world, encompassing various aspects without addressing implications.
- Narrow and Exclusive: Focused on specific definitions such as international production, migratory movements, and the formation of global organizations (e.g., U.N., ASEAN).
Complexity of Globalization
- Globalization cannot be separated from economic, political, or social dimensions.
- Sociologist George Ritzer defines globalization as a transplanetary process involving the flow of people, objects, and information while acknowledging barriers that can hinder these flows.
Importance of Defining Globalization
- A person's perspective shapes their definition; it can be seen as unifying or a source of inequality.
- The debate surrounding globalization is ongoing and constantly evolving, often making it both self-evident and obscure.
- Globalization is a historical reality, reflective of societal changes throughout history, from the Greeks and Romans to modern times.
Metaphors of Globalization
- Solid vs. Liquid:
- Solid: Represents barriers to movement, whether natural (e.g., mountains, rivers) or man-made (e.g., walls, borders).
- Liquid: Symbolizes the ease of movement in contemporary times; characterized by rapid change in both space and time (e.g., global finance, social media platforms).
Characteristics of Liquid Phenomena
- Fluid situations change rapidly, with aspects of time and space continuously fluctuating.
- The movement created by liquid phenomena is hard to obstruct, exemplified by social media's pervasive nature.
- These forces can radically alter political, economic, and social landscapes, reflecting the dynamic nature of globalization.
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