Globalization Introduction

Study Notes

Contemporary globalization is characterized by its distinct scope, intensity, velocity, and impact.
The term "globalization" emerged in the 1960s and describes a complex process that includes social relations, systems, conditions, and forces.
Scope highlights the diffusion of globalization, creating new social networks and expanding existing connections beyond traditional boundaries.
Intensity indicates a higher degree of interconnectedness with increased interaction patterns among societies.
Velocity refers to the speed of globalization, where interactions can happen instantaneously due to technological advancements.
Impact presents both opportunities and challenges across social, economic, and cultural dimensions worldwide.

Homogeneity describes a growing uniformity among cultures, economies, and governance due to globalization.
Heterogeneity emphasizes the emergence of diverse cultural practices and political entities through global interactions.
Globalization is the accelerated process of broadening and deepening global interconnectedness, facilitating the free exchange of goods, services, culture, and individuals.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, globalization connects the world through increased trade and cultural exchange, significantly accelerating over recent decades.

Cultural Differentiation asserts that cultures retain their uniqueness despite global influences.
Cultural Hybridization describes the blending of local and global cultures, resulting in new hybrid cultural forms.
Cultural Convergence highlights the tendency of cultures to become more similar due to global pressures, often associated with cultural imperialism.
Cultural Imperialism imposes dominant cultures over others, leading to significant alterations and potential loss of local cultural identities.

Ethnoscape pertains to the movements of people across borders, influencing cultural exchange and demographics.
Mediascape involves the global flow of cultural products and media, shaping perceptions and cultural narratives.
Technoscape refers to the circulation of technology, machinery, and software across global markets.
Financescape denotes the global movement of capital and financial instruments, affecting local economies.
Ideoscape encompasses the exchange of political ideas and ideologies that shape governance and societal values.

The world is increasingly viewed as a borderless entity, where global interactions create a sense of community despite geographical divisions.
The phenomenon of Westernization, specifically Americanization, influences cultures worldwide, notably impacting countries such as the Philippines.