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What is globalization primarily characterized by?
What is globalization primarily characterized by?
Which of the following best defines cultural globalization?
Which of the following best defines cultural globalization?
Which aspect is NOT a factor of globalization?
Which aspect is NOT a factor of globalization?
Which type of culture is associated with elite traditions and formal settings?
Which type of culture is associated with elite traditions and formal settings?
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What is a significant characteristic of pop culture?
What is a significant characteristic of pop culture?
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What is a barrier to high culture mentioned in the content?
What is a barrier to high culture mentioned in the content?
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What role does media play in cultural globalization?
What role does media play in cultural globalization?
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Which statement is characteristic of McDonald’s influence in globalization?
Which statement is characteristic of McDonald’s influence in globalization?
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What characterizes Transnational Corporations?
What characterizes Transnational Corporations?
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What does outsourcing primarily involve?
What does outsourcing primarily involve?
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Which of the following is a common drawback of economic globalization?
Which of the following is a common drawback of economic globalization?
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What is urbanization primarily defined as?
What is urbanization primarily defined as?
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What is one of the key benefits of economic globalization?
What is one of the key benefits of economic globalization?
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Which factor is linked to negative environmental impact in economic globalization?
Which factor is linked to negative environmental impact in economic globalization?
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Why do companies often choose to manufacture in countries with lower costs?
Why do companies often choose to manufacture in countries with lower costs?
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What challenge arises from outsourcing production to other countries?
What challenge arises from outsourcing production to other countries?
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What is the approximate number of McDonald's restaurants worldwide?
What is the approximate number of McDonald's restaurants worldwide?
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How many customers does McDonald's serve each day?
How many customers does McDonald's serve each day?
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What does diversification refer to in the context of cultural processes?
What does diversification refer to in the context of cultural processes?
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Which of the following best defines hybridization?
Which of the following best defines hybridization?
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What does the digital divide create for affected countries?
What does the digital divide create for affected countries?
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Which organization is an example of political globalization?
Which organization is an example of political globalization?
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What is a primary motivation for economic globalization?
What is a primary motivation for economic globalization?
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What might be a consequence of producing products in other countries at lower costs?
What might be a consequence of producing products in other countries at lower costs?
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Study Notes
Globalization Overview
- Globalization is the interaction and interconnectedness of people, companies, and governments worldwide.
- Globalization has social, cultural, political, and economic factors.
Cultural/Social Globalization
- Cultural/social globalization is the spread of ideas, values, and norms globally.
- This spread occurs via media, popular culture, and international travel.
- Pop culture is the type of culture that people interact with often, like popular music, movies, and online platforms. This is often contrasted with high culture, which is fancy, traditional, and rooted in tradition and has ties to the elite; and traditional culture, often passed down through generations, tied to language, ethnicity, and region.
Pop Culture and Globalization
- Pop culture is now more universal than ever.
- Different countries still have their own movies, media, and music, yet some media is incredibly popular worldwide.
Economic Globalization
- Economic globalization is the creation and trading of goods and services across the world.
- Motivations behind economic globalization involve cost and profit.
- The example of a t-shirt demonstrates how numerous countries are involved in the creation and sale of a single product. (Production, transport, sales).
Economic Globalization: Impact on Bangladesh
- An example of the impact of economic globalization on Bangladesh is the clothing industry.
Negative Consequences of Cheap Production
- What are some of the negative consequences of producing products in other countries for exceptionally low costs? (Worker exploitation, environmental damage)
Transnational Corporations
- Most companies involved in globalization today are transnational corporations, meaning they operate in more than one country.
Political Globalization
- Political globalization relates to intergovernmental organizations (like the United Nations) and laws/interactions between countries.
- NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), EU (European Union), and the UN (United Nations) are examples of organizations formed to address international peace and security.
Key Words
- Homogenization: A process where everything becomes the same.
- Diversification: Where things are made to differ.
- Universalization: A process where a cultural piece can be understood by many.
- Hybridization: The mixing of two different forms to create something new. (blending of cultures).
Digital Divide
- The digital divide refers to global access to technology.
- This means there are unequal access levels across the world to technology (like phones, computers, internet), which affects some countries more than others.
Environmental Globalization
- Environmental globalization is managed by institutions aimed at conserving resources.
- Economic development relating to globalization often has detrimental environmental impacts.
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Explore the multifaceted concept of globalization, focusing on its social, cultural, political, and economic dimensions. This quiz covers globalization's impact on cultural exchange and the rise of pop culture in a global context.
