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Globalization processes only occur at a material level, not involving human consciousness.
Globalization processes only occur at a material level, not involving human consciousness.
False
Globalization makes people feel that the world has become larger.
Globalization makes people feel that the world has become larger.
False
Globalism is a belief that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone.
Globalism is a belief that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone.
True
According to Arjun Appadurai, different kinds of globalization occur on one single dimension called 'scape'.
According to Arjun Appadurai, different kinds of globalization occur on one single dimension called 'scape'.
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Financescape refers to the global movement of people.
Financescape refers to the global movement of people.
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It is not important to ask what is being globalized according to Appadurai.
It is not important to ask what is being globalized according to Appadurai.
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Globalization is only viewed as an economic process by academics.
Globalization is only viewed as an economic process by academics.
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Manfred Steger defines globalization as the contraction of social relations and consciousness.
Manfred Steger defines globalization as the contraction of social relations and consciousness.
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Expansion in globalization refers to the creation of new social networks only.
Expansion in globalization refers to the creation of new social networks only.
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Intensification in globalization refers to the shrinking of networks.
Intensification in globalization refers to the shrinking of networks.
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Social media plays no role in establishing global connections between people according to the text.
Social media plays no role in establishing global connections between people according to the text.
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International groups of NGOs are networks that connect a specific group of bankers from different corners of the globe.
International groups of NGOs are networks that connect a specific group of bankers from different corners of the globe.
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Study Notes
What is Globalization?
- Globalization is the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and across world space.
Key Aspects of Globalization
- Expansion: creation of new social networks and multiplication of existing connections across traditional boundaries.
- Intensification: expansion, stretching, and acceleration of networks.
Time and Space
- Globalization involves the subjective plane of human consciousness, making the world feel smaller and distances shorter.
Globalization vs. Globalism
- Globalization: processes allowing for global connections and integration.
- Globalism: the belief that global economic integration is beneficial, spreading freedom and democracy.
Multiple Globalizations
- Anthropologist Arjun Appadurai identifies multiple globalizations on different dimensions:
- Ethnoscape: global movement of people.
- Mediascape: flow of culture.
- Technoscape: circulation of mechanical goods and software.
- Financescape: global circulation of money.
- Ideoscape: realm of political ideas movement.
Importance of Context
- The meaning of globalization changes depending on what is being globalized.
- It is crucial to ask: "What is globalization?" and "What is being globalized?" to understand the vistas and conclusions.
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Explore the concept of globalization and its impact on the world. Delve into different perspectives on whether globalization is beneficial or detrimental. Understand how globalization is viewed as an interdisciplinary process by academics.
