Mass Media and Its Role in Globalization

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What is a significant consequence of the globalization of infectious diseases?

Decreased corruption in business and politics

Increased security in poor and conflict-ridden countries

Massive opportunities for criminals to make their businesses prosper (correct)

Economic growth and well-being

What is the impact of transnational organized crime on political stability in countries?

It has no impact

It can have an impact on political stability (correct)

It increases political stability

It can have a stabilizing effect on economies

What is the reason for the world's biggest trading partners also being the world's biggest markets for illegal goods and services?

The underworld has become disconnected from the global economy

The illegal goods and services are only produced in the world's biggest trading partners

The volume of trade has decreased

The huge increase in the volume of trade has linked the underworld to the global economy (correct)

What is the trend in human trafficking to Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation?

It has remained stable since the end of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of human trafficking victims detected in Europe from the Balkans or the former Soviet Union in 2005-2006?

51% Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of around 90% of the global heroin supply?

Opium poppy cultivated in Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of restrictive immigration policies on migrant smuggling?

It has increased migrant smuggling Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of women in human trafficking?

They are often involved in the exploitation of other victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the nationalities of the traffickers and the victims?

They are often the same Signup and view all the answers

What is the main destination of workers from Latin America who are smuggled?

North America Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mass media?

To communicate messages to a wide audience Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of information makes it ideal for global distribution?

Its non-physical nature Signup and view all the answers

What drives the global distribution of media content from the West, particularly the U.S.?

Advertising revenue Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the decreasing cost of media distribution?

Larger profit margins Signup and view all the answers

What is a common criticism of the global media industry?

That it is a partial cause of globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mainstream media systems before the 1990s?

They were relatively national in scope Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of the globalization of media on foreign cultures?

The displacement of indigenous cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of local cultures becoming more like the culture of the U.S.?

Homogenization Signup and view all the answers

Why did the film Titanic perform well in foreign markets?

Because it catered to the tastes of worldwide audiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of international news agencies like Reuters, AP, UPI, and AFP?

To spread a global agenda Signup and view all the answers

What is the allegation made against Western news agencies by Third World critics?

That they do not cover enough of the developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the U.S. and the UK to the requests for balanced free flows from UNESCO?

They rejected the requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between globalization and pandemics throughout human history?

They are closely intertwined Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word quarantine?

An Italian word for a forty-day period of isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the transfer of culture through globalization?

The homogenization or heterogenization of local cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of globalized media on beauty standards in regions with people of color?

It replaces traditional beauty standards with Western beauty standards Signup and view all the answers

Where did the first human-to-human infections of Covid-19 in Europe take place?

Starnberg, Germany Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of foreign markets for American culture?

They provide a substantial profit Signup and view all the answers

What is seen as one of the main human influences on the emergence, re-emergence, and transmission of infectious diseases in the 21st Century?

International travel Signup and view all the answers

Why might globalized countries be less likely to adopt protectionist policies during times of mass disease outbreaks?

Due to a desire to maintain economic openness Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of implementing health policies in globalized countries?

Economic losses Signup and view all the answers

What might prevent globalized countries from implementing travel restrictions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the WHO International Sanitary Regulations?

To protect public health from the spread of certain infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the revised regulations adopted in 1969?

IHR Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-pharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing and travel restrictions used?

When pharmaceutical options are not yet available Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of greater globalization and connectedness in a global society?

An increase in the emergence and spread of infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind weapons trafficking?

Criminal activity Signup and view all the answers

Why are firearms inexpensive in the United States compared to Mexico?

Mexico has highly regulated firearms sales Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual value of weapons trafficked into Mexico?

US$20 million Signup and view all the answers

What has been the effect of national efforts to combat organized crime groups?

A diversion of production or trafficking to other countries Signup and view all the answers

What is required to address global trafficking effectively?

Global strategies involving public and private actors Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between globalization and transnational crime?

None, as transnational crime has always existed Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how globalization can decrease transnational crime?

The standardization of taxation systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of globalization on local cultures?

The homogenization of cultural tastes Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the erosion of traditional cultural practices?

The replacement of traditional music styles with Western pop music Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the loss of cultural identity and disconnection from one's heritage?

A loss of cultural diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of adopting Western-style agricultural practices?

Loss of nutritional value of food Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance?

Preserving endangered traditional foods and cuisines Signup and view all the answers

How can globalization positively impact food choices?

By promoting the preservation of endangered traditional foods and cuisines Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of globalization on local cultures?

Preservation of endangered cultures and languages Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how globalization can lead to the sharing of cultural ideas and practices?

The promotion of Amazigh and Berber culture and language on social media Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of globalization on food diversity?

A greater appreciation of food diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of people adopting the language of the dominant global culture?

Loss of linguistic diversity and disconnection from one's heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the spread of multinational corporations in local economies?

Displacement of local businesses and loss of traditional ways of life Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that people face with the increasing exposure to Western ideas and culture?

Reconciling traditional beliefs with new global norms Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the increased access to a wider variety of food options from around the world?

Erosion of traditional food cultures and rise in unhealthy eating habits Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Hadza of Tanzania?

They are the world's last full-time hunter-gatherers Signup and view all the answers

What is a favorite dish of the 64 residents of the remote east Greenland village of Isortoq?

Seal dipped in ketchup and mayonnaise Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of globalization on food production and farming practices?

Erosion of traditional food production and farming practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the adoption of Western-style capitalist economic systems?

Displacement of traditional economic systems and livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the loss of traditional values and heritage?

Sense of disconnection from one's heritage and cultural identity Signup and view all the answers