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What does globalization refer to?
What does globalization refer to?
The emerging of international networks belonging to an economical and social system.
Who defined globalization as 'the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole'?
Who defined globalization as 'the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole'?
Globalization is defined the same way by all scholars.
Globalization is defined the same way by all scholars.
False
Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms related to globalization:
Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms related to globalization:
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What aspect of globalization did the International Monetary Fund identify in 2000?
What aspect of globalization did the International Monetary Fund identify in 2000?
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What does the term 'hegemony' refer to according to Gramsci?
What does the term 'hegemony' refer to according to Gramsci?
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According to John Storey, popular culture exists as a 'compromised ________' between various forces.
According to John Storey, popular culture exists as a 'compromised ________' between various forces.
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What does the term globalization refer to?
What does the term globalization refer to?
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Who first defined globalization as 'the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole'?
Who first defined globalization as 'the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole'?
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Which of the following aspects did the International Monetary Fund identify as part of globalization?
Which of the following aspects did the International Monetary Fund identify as part of globalization?
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How does John Storey describe globalization in terms of popular culture?
How does John Storey describe globalization in terms of popular culture?
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Cultural Americanization assumes that economic success is the same as cultural imposition.
Cultural Americanization assumes that economic success is the same as cultural imposition.
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What does the term 'glocalization' refer to?
What does the term 'glocalization' refer to?
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Who is associated with the Gramscian theory of hegemony?
Who is associated with the Gramscian theory of hegemony?
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What is meant by 'organic intellectuals' in Gramsci's theory?
What is meant by 'organic intellectuals' in Gramsci's theory?
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Men make their own history, but they do not make it just as they please; they do not make it under circumstances __________.
Men make their own history, but they do not make it just as they please; they do not make it under circumstances __________.
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According to John Storey, popular culture is characterized by a mix of which of the following?
According to John Storey, popular culture is characterized by a mix of which of the following?
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What is semiotics?
What is semiotics?
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Study Notes
Globalization
- Refers to the development of interconnected international networks in economic and social systems
- After the Cold War, it was used to describe the world becoming more interdependent in its economic and informational aspects
- Defined by sociologist Roland Robertson as "the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole"
- Described by Swedish journalist Thomas Larsson as the process of the "shrinking of the world, the shortening of distances, and the closeness of things"
- John Storey (2011) defines it as the establishment of a capitalist world economy where national borders become less important, and transnational corporations operate in a global market
- In 2000, the International Monetary Fund identified four aspects of globalization: trade and transactions, capital movements, migration, and the diffusion of knowledge
Globalization as Cultural Americanization
- According to John Storey (2011), it is viewed as the "reduction of the world to an American 'global village'"
- This view assumes economic success is the same as cultural imposition and equates commodities with culture
- It argues that commodities have inherent value and meaning, which can be imposed on passive consumers
- This approach has a limited concept of foreignness, which can be a question of class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, generation, or other markers of social difference
- The imported foreign can be used against prevailing power relations locally, as seen in hiphop culture
Glocalization
- The simultaneous occurrence of universalizing and particularizing tendencies in social, political, and economic systems
- Reflects both local and global considerations
- A glocal approach presents global knowledge within a local context that respects human rights, embodying the concept "think globally, act locally"
The Gramscian Theory of Hegemony
- Defined as social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group
- Gramsci uses the concept to refer to a condition where a dominant class, in alliance with other classes, leads society through the exercise of "intellectual and moral leadership"
- An example is the media's involvement in discussing important local issues
- Another example is the hegemony in colonialism
- "Organic intellectuals" organize hegemony, distinguished by their social function
Hegemony and Globalization (Cultural Studies)
- Popular culture is seen as a "compromised equilibrium" between authentic subordinate culture and culture imposed by the culture industries
- It's a mix of forces from both "below" and "above," marked by resistance and incorporation, involving both structure and agency
- As Marx stated, "Men make their own history, but they do not make it just as they please; they do not make it under circumstances chosen by themselves, but under circumstances directly encountered, given, and transmitted from the past."
Semiotics and the Process of Signification
- Study of signs and their meaning in society
- A sign is something that can stand for something else
Globalization
- Refers to the emergence of international networks in an economical and social system.
- Describes the world becoming more interdependent economically and informationally.
- Is a process of increased perception of the world as a whole.
- Is the "shrinking of the world, the shortening of distances, and the closeness of things.”
- Is the establishment of a capitalist world economy where national borders are less important.
- Has four basic aspects: trade and transactions, capital movements, migration, and the diffusion of knowledge.
- Is sometimes viewed as cultural Americanization.
Glocalization
- Is the simultaneous occurrence of globalizing and localizing tendencies in social, political, and economic systems.
- Reflects both local and global considerations.
- Presents global knowledge within a local context that respects human rights.
- Encapsulates the concept "think globally, act locally.”
Hegemony
- Is the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group.
- Refers to the condition where a dominant class leads society through intellectual and moral leadership.
- Can be seen in how media discusses important local issues, and in colonialism.
- Is "organized” by "organic intellectuals".
Popular Culture and Hegemony
- Popular culture is a combination of forces from "above” and "below”, reflecting both commercial and authentic elements.
- Popular culture demonstrates resistance and incorporation, incorporating both structure and agency.
Semiotics and the Process of Signification
- Is the study of signs and their meaning in society.
- A sign is anything that can stand for something else.
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This quiz explores the intricate concepts of globalization, focusing on its economic, social, and cultural dimensions. It discusses key definitions by renowned sociologists and theorists, highlighting the impact of global interconnectedness post-Cold War. Test your knowledge on the various aspects of globalization as identified by the International Monetary Fund.
