Understanding the Global Village

• The concept of the "Global Village" describes the world as a small, interconnected community, where geographical distances are less significant due to globalisation and modern communication technologies.

Aspects of Globalisation

• Economic: Trade, international markets, global businesses, outsourcing.
• Political: International cooperation, trade agreements, global governance.
• Cultural: Spread of ideas, languages, fashion, media, and traditions.
• Technological: Internet, communication, digitalisation, innovation.

Globalisation & The Internet

• The internet makes global trade faster and easier, enabling businesses to sell products worldwide and reducing costs through digital communication.
• Jobs like customer support, IT services, programming, and design work can be outsourced to countries where labor is cheaper.

Positive Aspects of Globalisation

• Easier movement of goods, people, and information.
• Improved international cooperation and cultural exchange.
• Cheaper production and new job opportunities worldwide.

Negative Aspects of Globalisation

• Job insecurity can occur due to outsourcing.
• Exploitation in developing countries includes low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of labor rights.
• More global trade leads to increased emissions, pollution, and climate change.
• Rich countries take resources and cheap labor from poorer nations, keeping them economically dependent, a form of neo-colonialism.

Effects of Globalisation on Developing Countries

• Many developing countries, once colonies, still face economic exploitation despite their independence.
• Low salaries and poor working conditions prevail.
• There is economic dependence on rich countries.
• Environmental damage is caused by industries and climate change.

Environmental Effects of Globalisation

• The environment is affected by higher emissions from transportation, production, and industrialisation.
• Climate change, deforestation, and pollution impact both rich and poor countries.
• Developing countries suffer the most from these effects, despite contributing the least to global emissions.

Conclusion

• Globalisation offers economic growth, technological progress, and cultural exchange.
• It also introduces social injustice, environmental problems, and exploitation.
• While rich countries benefit the most, developing nations often struggle with low wages, poor working conditions, and economic dependence.