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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 ______.
labor
Globalization can be classified as broad and inclusive or narrow and ______.
exclusive
Some view globalization as occurring through ______, colonialism, and destabilization.
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Globalization remains complex and multifaceted as we cannot detach it from economic, political, or social ______.
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George Ritzer presents a comprehensive definition of globalization as a transplanetary process involving increasing ______ and the growing multidirectional flows.
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Globalization could bring either integration or ______.
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The perspective of the person defining globalization influences its ______.
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Globalization is both self-evident and ______, constantly shifting.
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Globalization has a shifting nature at the heart of the central phenomena of ______.
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Solid barriers in globalization can be either natural or ______.
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Liquidity refers to the increasing ease of movement of people, things, information, and ______.
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According to Zygmunt Bauman, today’s liquid phenomena change quickly and their aspects, spatial and ______, are in continuous fluctuation.
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The movement of liquid phenomena is difficult to ______.
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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
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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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Description
This quiz explores various definitions and perspectives on globalization, highlighting both its positive and negative connotations. You'll encounter insights from prominent figures like Thomas Larsson and historical examples, such as the Philippines' free trade with the US. Test your understanding of this complex and multifaceted phenomenon.
