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What does globalization primarily refer to in most accounts?
What does globalization primarily refer to in most accounts?
What does the term 'expansion' in the context of globalization indicate?
What does the term 'expansion' in the context of globalization indicate?
How does 'intensification' differ from 'expansion' in the globalization context?
How does 'intensification' differ from 'expansion' in the globalization context?
What belief is defined as globalism according to the content?
What belief is defined as globalism according to the content?
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According to Steger, how do globalization processes affect human consciousness?
According to Steger, how do globalization processes affect human consciousness?
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What major global organization has been associated with promoting free trade deals among countries?
What major global organization has been associated with promoting free trade deals among countries?
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Which aspect of globalization does Steger emphasize?
Which aspect of globalization does Steger emphasize?
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In which decade did activists begin to use the term 'anti-globalization'?
In which decade did activists begin to use the term 'anti-globalization'?
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Study Notes
Globalization: Definition and Context
- Globalization is primarily viewed as an economic process, emphasizing the integration of national markets into a global market through free trade.
- The "anti-globalization" movement of the 1990s arose in response to trade agreements facilitated by global organizations, notably the World Trade Organization.
- Manfred Steger defines globalization as "the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and across world-space," highlighting both material and subjective aspects.
Expansion
- Expansion involves creating new social networks and increasing existing connections that transcend traditional political, economic, cultural, and geographic boundaries.
- Connections made during globalization occur at various levels, illustrating the complexity of interactions that are not confined by traditional limits.
Intensification
- Intensification refers to the rapid expansion and tightening of global networks, indicating not just an increase in connections but also their deepening effectiveness.
- Global links are becoming more interwoven, enhancing both their reach and impact on societies.
Human Perception in Globalization
- Globalization affects human consciousness, leading people to perceive the world as smaller, with barriers dissolved by technology and instant communication.
- The subjective experience of globalization indicates that physical distances diminish when interactions occur through digital means.
Globalization vs. Globalism
- Steger differentiates globalization from globalism, noting that globalization encompasses diverse processes of connection while globalism is an ideology held by powerful individuals who believe in the benefits of global economic integration.
- Globalism promotes the idea that integrated markets foster freedom and democracy worldwide, presenting a more optimistic view of globalization's outcomes.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of globalization as an economic process. This quiz delves into the various perspectives on globalization and its implications for national markets and free trade. Test your understanding of the definition and impact of globalization.
