Metaphors of Globalization Solidity Quiz

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Which concept emphasizes the integration of local and global cultures?

Glocalization

Cultural Convergence

Cultural Hybridization (correct)

World Systems Theory

What is the primary focus of Cultural Convergence in the context of globalization?

Maintaining cultural homogeneity (correct)

Encouraging cultural hybridization

Promoting cultural diversity

Emphasizing local cultures

Which countries control and benefit from the global market?

Periphery countries

Semi-periphery countries

Core countries (correct)

Industrialized countries

Which group of countries are classified as Semi-periphery in the world systems theory?

Brazil, South Korea, Argentina (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core focus of Glocalization as mentioned in the text?

Generating unique outcomes in different regions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of countries is characterized as less developed in the context of world systems theory?

Bolivia, Yemen, Afghanistan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'solidity' refer to in the context of globalization?

Barriers that prevent the movement of people, things, and information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cultural hybridization' signify in the discussion about globalization theories?

Creation of various cultural practices from interaction between different societies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized by 'cultural differentialism' in global cultural flows?

Different cultures remain fundamentally distinct and are minimally influenced by global interactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the five core claims of market globalism states that 'Nobody is in charge of globalization'?

Globalization is inevitable and irreversible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind 'homogeneity' in terms of globalization theories?

Increasing sameness in the world as different societies expand (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of globalization, what does 'flows' refer to?

Movement of people, things, places, and information due to porous global limitations (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Larsson (2001), globalization can be best described as:

The process of world shrinkage and increasing ease of interaction across the globe. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Robert Cox define the characteristics of the globalization trend?

Internationalizing of production and new migratory movements from north to south. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Martin Khor, how does globalization occur?

Through regression, colonialism, and destabilization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do Albrow and King (1990) define globalization?

Globalization as the understanding of the world and increased perception of the world as a whole. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Ritzer (2015) emphasize about globalization?

Increasing liquidity and growing multidirectional flows of people, objects, and information. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of market globalism, what does Ohmae (1992) refer to when he mentions 'borderless world'?

'Borderless world' indicates a broad and inclusive concept of globalization. (D) Signup and view all the answers