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What was a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?
What was a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Which crop was NOT introduced to Europe as a result of the Columbian Exchange?
Which crop was NOT introduced to Europe as a result of the Columbian Exchange?
What best describes the nature of migration in the current global context?
What best describes the nature of migration in the current global context?
Which of the following is considered a 'push factor' for migration?
Which of the following is considered a 'push factor' for migration?
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Which of these is a primary characteristic of migration?
Which of these is a primary characteristic of migration?
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What is a characteristic of migrants moving from Africa to Europe?
What is a characteristic of migrants moving from Africa to Europe?
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Which animal was introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?
Which animal was introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?
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What can be classified as a 'pull factor' in the context of migration?
What can be classified as a 'pull factor' in the context of migration?
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What is a positive effect of cultural globalization?
What is a positive effect of cultural globalization?
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Which brand is known for appealing to innovators and tech enthusiasts?
Which brand is known for appealing to innovators and tech enthusiasts?
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What is cultural appropriation criticized for?
What is cultural appropriation criticized for?
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How does social media contribute to cultural globalization?
How does social media contribute to cultural globalization?
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What effect does tourism have on cultural globalization?
What effect does tourism have on cultural globalization?
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What is one of the key positive effects of globalization at the individual level?
What is one of the key positive effects of globalization at the individual level?
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Which of the following statements describes mercantilism?
Which of the following statements describes mercantilism?
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Which of the following is a negative consequence of cultural globalization?
Which of the following is a negative consequence of cultural globalization?
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What does the term 'monetary policy' refer to?
What does the term 'monetary policy' refer to?
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What is a characteristic of cultural fusion?
What is a characteristic of cultural fusion?
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What may be a result of global brands promoting homogeneity?
What may be a result of global brands promoting homogeneity?
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What major transition occurred from mercantilism?
What major transition occurred from mercantilism?
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What is a primary negative effect of globalization on businesses?
What is a primary negative effect of globalization on businesses?
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Which of the following correctly depicts a definition of globalization?
Which of the following correctly depicts a definition of globalization?
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What was one of the key advancements during the early settlements that facilitated trade?
What was one of the key advancements during the early settlements that facilitated trade?
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Which of the following best describes 'quality of life'?
Which of the following best describes 'quality of life'?
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Which type of corruption involves favoring friends or family for jobs?
Which type of corruption involves favoring friends or family for jobs?
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What is a primary personal factor that drives corruption?
What is a primary personal factor that drives corruption?
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Which of the following is an example of insider trading?
Which of the following is an example of insider trading?
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What is a consequence of corruption in business?
What is a consequence of corruption in business?
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What fundamental process does globalization represent?
What fundamental process does globalization represent?
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Which of the following best describes 'patronage'?
Which of the following best describes 'patronage'?
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Which factor can lead to a culture of corruption?
Which factor can lead to a culture of corruption?
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Who coined the term 'globalization'?
Who coined the term 'globalization'?
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What is a primary reason migrants from Latin America move to the US in the 21st century?
What is a primary reason migrants from Latin America move to the US in the 21st century?
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Which of the following best describes glocalization?
Which of the following best describes glocalization?
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Which of the following is an example of glocalization?
Which of the following is an example of glocalization?
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What challenge associated with globalization affects cultural operations?
What challenge associated with globalization affects cultural operations?
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What are the dual effects of migration as discussed?
What are the dual effects of migration as discussed?
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What are the challenges that arise from consumer expectations in glocalization?
What are the challenges that arise from consumer expectations in glocalization?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of migration from Europe to the US in the 19th and 20th centuries?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of migration from Europe to the US in the 19th and 20th centuries?
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What is a key characteristic of traditional media in shaping cultural narratives?
What is a key characteristic of traditional media in shaping cultural narratives?
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How do international news media such as BBC and Al Jazeera influence perceptions abroad?
How do international news media such as BBC and Al Jazeera influence perceptions abroad?
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What is a significant positive implication of cultural globalization?
What is a significant positive implication of cultural globalization?
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Which statement best describes the concept of 'Americanization' in cultural globalization?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'Americanization' in cultural globalization?
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In what way can cultural erosion occur as a result of globalization?
In what way can cultural erosion occur as a result of globalization?
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What factor contributes to the phenomenon of stereotyping in globalization?
What factor contributes to the phenomenon of stereotyping in globalization?
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What are possible negative implications of globalization on cultural identity?
What are possible negative implications of globalization on cultural identity?
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Which factor enhances cultural exchange in education?
Which factor enhances cultural exchange in education?
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Study Notes
Types of Corruption
- Extortion: Demanding money or favors under threat, often withholding essential services.
- Nepotism/Cronyism: Favoring family or friends for jobs or benefits, reducing opportunities for others.
- Patronage: Awarding jobs, contracts, or benefits to loyal supporters, often disregarding qualifications.
- Misappropriation: Misusing resources not belonging to the individual, for example, a public official using government funds personally.
- Insider Trading: Using confidential information for financial gain, such as trading stocks based on privileged information about a company.
Causes of Corruption
- Personal Factors: Individual greed or desire for a better lifestyle prioritizes personal gain over ethics.
- Organizational Factors: Lack of clear policies, accountability, and oversight in institutions makes corruption easier.
- Institutional Factors: Weaknesses in law enforcement, lack of judicial mechanisms, and absence of transparency allow corruption to flourish.
- Cultural Factors: Corruption is normalized in some societies, where paying bribes or using connections is seen as the only way to succeed.
Effects of Globalization
- Positive (Individual Level): Improved quality of life, access to better healthcare and education, especially in developing nations.
- Positive (Business Level): Extended product life cycles in global markets, greater profit opportunities for companies expanding across international borders.
- Negative (Individual Level): Job losses in developed nations due to outsourcing, increased competition for smaller businesses.
- Negative (Government Level): Challenges in balancing domestic and international trade policies to avoid conflicts.
Understanding Globalization
- Definition: Increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world through trade, communication, culture, and politics.
- Examples: Global food products, clothing, technology, and air travel.
- Origin: Coined by economist Theodore Levitt in 1983.
- Definitions: Opening local perspectives to global interconnectedness, integration of politics, economies, and cultures across nations, reduction of trade barriers leading to global economic development, and creation of expansive global markets.
Cycles of Globalization
- Early Settlements: Mesopotamia, Near East, Central China, Egypt, Northwestern India, development of wheel, chariots, writing for trade, and communication.
- Technological Developments (3500 BCE): Enabled transportation, trade, and documentation; facilitated idea and good exchange.
Mercantilism
- Definition: Economic nationalism promotes prosperity through restrictive trade.
- Features: Accumulation of gold and silver through exports, exploitation of colonies for resources.
The Columbian Exchange
- Overview: Exchange of animals, plants, culture, people, diseases, and ideas between Europe, the Americas, and West Africa.
- Positive Effects: Introduction of new crops and animals to different continents.
- Negative Effects: Spread of European diseases among indigenous populations.
Migration and Globalization
- Definition: Movement of people, often across borders, a key component of globalization.
- Current Trends: Migration from Asia and Latin America to the United States; From Africa to Europe.
- Historical Context: Migration is an age-old characteristic of life, driven by environmental, social, or economic conditions.
- Reasons for Migration (Push Factors): War, political conflicts, persecution, natural disasters, lack of opportunities, economic instability, and discrimination.
- Reasons for Migration (Pull Factors): Better opportunities, educational opportunities, political and personal freedom, economic stability, and favorable climate.
- Types of Migration: Internal (within a country), External (across borders), Voluntary (by choice), Involuntary (forced).
- Impacts on Host Countries (Positive): Cheap workforce, filling gaps in specific industries.
- Impacts on Host Countries (Negative): Strain on resources (housing, healthcare, education), potential tensions and discrimination.
- Impacts on Home Countries (Positive): Remittances to support families.
- Impacts on Home Countries (Negative): Loss of educated professionals (brain drain).
Glocalization
- Definition: Global products or services adapted to meet local cultural and consumer preferences.
- Core Principle: Adapting to local markets while maintaining a global identity.
Cultural Globalization
- Definition: Spread of cultural values, ideas, practices, and lifestyles across societies.
- Positive Effects: Encourages openness and acceptance of diverse cultures, facilitates cross-cultural communication, and fosters innovation.
- Negative Effects: Loss of cultural distinctiveness, stereotyping, risk of dominant cultures overshadowing smaller ones.
Factors Driving Cultural Globalization
- Tourism: Enhanced by technological advances in air travel and visa processes; promotes cultural exchanges.
- Social Media: Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube enable instant sharing of cultural trends and norms.
- Traditional Media: Includes movies, TV shows, music, and books that transmit cultural narratives and ideas.
Cultural Implications of Globalization
- Americanization: Spread of American brands and culture, Critics argue that cultural globalization disproportionately benefits the US, leading to uniformity rather than diversity.
- Cultural Erosion: Local traditions and languages may be overshadowed.
- Stereotyping: Misrepresentations of cultures create prejudices.
- Homogeneity: Multiple cultures adopting dominant practices results in cultural uniformity and loss of diversity.
Cultural Globalization in Action
- Agents: Entertainment companies (Disney, Netflix, Marvel), Restaurants (McDonald's, Starbucks), Educational Institutions (exchange programs), Fashion and Lifestyle Brands (Zara, H&M, Nike), and Social Media Platforms (TikTok).
Cultural Integration
- Melting Pot (Outdated Vision): Immigrants losing their cultural identity to assimilate into the dominant culture.
- Fruit Salad (Modern Vision): Multiculturalism acknowledges the different nationalities and cultures contributing to a diverse whole.
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