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What do skeptics believe about the current economy and global capitalism?
What is the main difference between skeptics and transformationalists?
According to transformationalists, what is happening to national governments?
What do transformationalists believe about the outcome of globalization?
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What has globalization allowed for, according to the passage?
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What is a consequence of globalization, according to the passage?
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What is the view of skeptics on the marginalization of third world countries?
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What is the main characteristic of transformationalists' view on globalization?
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What has globalization led to, according to the passage?
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What is the general view of globalization, according to the passage?
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What is a key aspect of transnational corporations, according to skeptics?
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What do transformationalists believe about the impact of globalization on national governments?
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How do transformationalists view the outcome of globalization?
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What is a consequence of interdependence among countries in the global economy?
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What is a common theme among the factors influencing the change of world patterns?
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What is the main reason why skeptics do not believe in the emergence of a global capitalist economy?
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What is a common theme among the consequences of globalization?
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What is a key characteristic of the transformationalist perspective on globalization?
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What is the main difference between the skeptics' and transformationalists' views on national governments?
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What is the role of national borders in the skeptics' view of globalization?
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What is one of the primary factors contributing to globalization?
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Which theory of globalization emphasizes the world as a unit, rather than individual countries?
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What characterizes core countries in the World-systems theory?
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What is an example of early international trade that introduced different cultures and linked economies?
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What is a social consequence of globalization?
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What characterizes periphery countries according to the World-systems Theory?
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What is a criticism of the World-systems Theory?
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What is the main idea of modernization theory?
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What is the main idea of dependency theory?
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What is the hyper globalist perspective on globalization?
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Study Notes
Globalization
- Globalization is the sharing of culture, money, and products between countries due to international trade, advances in transportation, and communication technology.
- International trade has influenced changes across borders for centuries, with examples including the Silk and Spice trade routes in East Asia from the 1st century BCE and the English and Dutch shipping empires in the 16th century.
Theories of Globalization
- World-systems theory:
- Focuses on the importance of the world as a unit rather than individual countries.
- Divides the world into three regions: core countries (e.g. Western Europe and the United States), periphery countries (e.g. Latin America and Africa), and semi-periphery countries (e.g. India and Brazil).
- Core countries have strong central governments, are economically diversified, and have a strong middle and working class.
- Periphery countries have relatively weak governments, depend on one type of economic activity, and have a high percentage of poor and uneducated people.
- Semi-periphery countries are diversified and developed economies that can move up or down the ranks.
- Modernization theory:
- Proposes that all countries follow a similar path of development from traditional to modern society.
- Assumes that traditional countries can develop into modern countries with help and time.
- Dependency theory:
- Uses the idea of Core and Periphery countries from the World-systems theory.
- Proposes that Periphery countries are poor and export resources to Core countries, not because they are in an earlier stage of development, but because they have been integrated into the World-system as underdeveloped countries.
Perspectives on Globalization
- Hyper globalist perspective:
- Sees globalization as a legitimate process and a new age in human history.
- Countries' economies become interdependent, and national borders become less important.
- Skeptical perspective:
- Critical of globalization and considers international processes as becoming regionalized rather than globalized.
- Countries' borders are not becoming less important, and third-world countries are not being integrated into the global economy with the same benefits as first-world countries.
- Transformationalist perspective:
- Believes that national governments are changing, but it is difficult to describe the change simply.
- Sees the world order as changing, but the outcomes of these changes are uncertain.
Effects of Globalization
- Has allowed for international terrorism and civil unrest as different nations are inundated by foreign cultures.
- Has created a world economy where different countries are interdependent on each other, promoting a global community.
Globalization
- Globalization is the sharing of culture, money, and products between countries due to international trade, advances in transportation, and communication technology.
- International trade has influenced changes across borders for centuries, with examples including the Silk and Spice trade routes in East Asia from the 1st century BCE and the English and Dutch shipping empires in the 16th century.
Theories of Globalization
- World-systems theory:
- Focuses on the importance of the world as a unit rather than individual countries.
- Divides the world into three regions: core countries (e.g. Western Europe and the United States), periphery countries (e.g. Latin America and Africa), and semi-periphery countries (e.g. India and Brazil).
- Core countries have strong central governments, are economically diversified, and have a strong middle and working class.
- Periphery countries have relatively weak governments, depend on one type of economic activity, and have a high percentage of poor and uneducated people.
- Semi-periphery countries are diversified and developed economies that can move up or down the ranks.
- Modernization theory:
- Proposes that all countries follow a similar path of development from traditional to modern society.
- Assumes that traditional countries can develop into modern countries with help and time.
- Dependency theory:
- Uses the idea of Core and Periphery countries from the World-systems theory.
- Proposes that Periphery countries are poor and export resources to Core countries, not because they are in an earlier stage of development, but because they have been integrated into the World-system as underdeveloped countries.
Perspectives on Globalization
- Hyper globalist perspective:
- Sees globalization as a legitimate process and a new age in human history.
- Countries' economies become interdependent, and national borders become less important.
- Skeptical perspective:
- Critical of globalization and considers international processes as becoming regionalized rather than globalized.
- Countries' borders are not becoming less important, and third-world countries are not being integrated into the global economy with the same benefits as first-world countries.
- Transformationalist perspective:
- Believes that national governments are changing, but it is difficult to describe the change simply.
- Sees the world order as changing, but the outcomes of these changes are uncertain.
Effects of Globalization
- Has allowed for international terrorism and civil unrest as different nations are inundated by foreign cultures.
- Has created a world economy where different countries are interdependent on each other, promoting a global community.
Globalization
- Globalization is the sharing of culture, money, and products between countries due to international trade, advances in transportation, and communication technology.
- International trade has influenced changes across borders for centuries, with examples including the Silk and Spice trade routes in East Asia from the 1st century BCE and the English and Dutch shipping empires in the 16th century.
Theories of Globalization
- World-systems theory:
- Focuses on the importance of the world as a unit rather than individual countries.
- Divides the world into three regions: core countries (e.g. Western Europe and the United States), periphery countries (e.g. Latin America and Africa), and semi-periphery countries (e.g. India and Brazil).
- Core countries have strong central governments, are economically diversified, and have a strong middle and working class.
- Periphery countries have relatively weak governments, depend on one type of economic activity, and have a high percentage of poor and uneducated people.
- Semi-periphery countries are diversified and developed economies that can move up or down the ranks.
- Modernization theory:
- Proposes that all countries follow a similar path of development from traditional to modern society.
- Assumes that traditional countries can develop into modern countries with help and time.
- Dependency theory:
- Uses the idea of Core and Periphery countries from the World-systems theory.
- Proposes that Periphery countries are poor and export resources to Core countries, not because they are in an earlier stage of development, but because they have been integrated into the World-system as underdeveloped countries.
Perspectives on Globalization
- Hyper globalist perspective:
- Sees globalization as a legitimate process and a new age in human history.
- Countries' economies become interdependent, and national borders become less important.
- Skeptical perspective:
- Critical of globalization and considers international processes as becoming regionalized rather than globalized.
- Countries' borders are not becoming less important, and third-world countries are not being integrated into the global economy with the same benefits as first-world countries.
- Transformationalist perspective:
- Believes that national governments are changing, but it is difficult to describe the change simply.
- Sees the world order as changing, but the outcomes of these changes are uncertain.
Effects of Globalization
- Has allowed for international terrorism and civil unrest as different nations are inundated by foreign cultures.
- Has created a world economy where different countries are interdependent on each other, promoting a global community.
Globalization
- Globalization is the sharing of culture, money, and products between countries due to international trade, advances in transportation, and communication.
- International trade has influenced changes across borders for centuries, with examples including the Silk and spice trade routes (1st century BCE) and the English and Dutch shipping empires (16th century).
- Globalization is also a social process where people become more aware of other cultures and peoples across geographical, political, and social borders.
Theories of Globalization
World-Systems Theory
- Focuses on the importance of the world as a unit, rather than individual countries.
- Divides the world into three regions: core countries, periphery countries, and semi-periphery countries.
- Core countries (e.g., Western Europe and the United States) have:
- Strong central government with enough tax to support it.
- Economically diversified, industrialized, and relatively independent of outside control.
- Strong middle and working classes, focusing on higher scope production of material goods.
- Periphery countries (e.g., Latin America and Africa) have:
- Relatively weak government.
- Depend on one type of economic activity, such as extracting raw materials.
- High percentage of poor and uneducated people, with a small upper class controlling most of the economy.
- Inequality in the population and influenced by core countries and transnational corporations.
- Semi-periphery countries (e.g., India and Brazil) are between core and periphery, with:
- Relatively diversified and developed economies.
- Can come from periphery countries moving up toward the industrialized core or from core countries declining toward periphery status.
Modernization Theory
- Proposes that all countries follow a similar path of development from traditional to modern society.
- Assumes that traditional countries can develop into modern countries with some help.
- Looks at internal social dynamics as the country adapts to new technologies and political and social changes.
Dependency Theory
- A reaction to modernization theory, using the idea of Core and Periphery countries from World-Systems Theory.
- Looks at the inequalities between countries, with Periphery countries being poor and exporting resources to wealthy Core countries.
- Suggests that Periphery countries are not in an earlier stage of development but have been integrated into the World-system as an undeveloped country.
Perspectives on Globalization
- Hyper globalist perspective sees globalization as a legitimate process, a new age in human history, with countries' economies becoming interdependent and nations states becoming less important.
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This quiz explores the concept of globalization, its definition, and various perspectives on the phenomenon. It delves into the aspects of culture, economy, and international trade that shape globalization.
