Introduction to Globalization.pdf

Introduction to Globalization INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: Differentiate the competing conceptions of globalization (CLO1); Identify the underlying philosophies of the varying definitions of globalization (CLO1); Agree on a working definition of globalization for the course (CLO1 Preparat...

Introduction to Globalization INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: Differentiate the competing conceptions of globalization (CLO1); Identify the underlying philosophies of the varying definitions of globalization (CLO1); Agree on a working definition of globalization for the course (CLO1 Preparation: Identify some material possessions that you cannot live without. What is Globalization? Globalization defined 1. Refers to a set of social processes that appear to transform the present social condition of conventional nationality into one of globality. 2. The intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. 3. A process (or set of processes) which embodies a transformation in the spatial organization of social relations and transactions – assessed in terms of their extensity, intensity, velocity and impact – generating transcontinental or interregional flows and networks of activity, interaction and the exercise of power. 4. A concept which refers to the compression of the world and the intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole. 5. A transplanetary process or set of process involving increasing liquidity and the growing multi-directional flows of people, objects, places and information as well as the structure they encounter and create. B. Characteristics of globalization: 1. It involves both the creation of new social networks and the multiplication of existing connections that cut across traditional political, economic, cultural, and geographical boundaries. 2. The expansion and the strengthening of social relations, activities, and connections 3. The intensification and acceleration of social exchanges and activities 4. The compression of the world into a single place has increasingly made global the frame of reference for human thought and action. C. Metaphor of Globalization 1. solidity -> describes a world in which barriers exist and are created to prevent the free movement of all sorts of things 2. fluidity -> is characterized by the flow and movement of people, things, places, and objects across geographic boundaries and territories. D. Underlying Philosophies of Globalization 1. Imperialism a concept that describes various methods employed by one country to gain control (sometimes through territorial conquest) of another country (or geographic area) and then to exercise control, especially political, economic, and territorial, over that country (or geographic area). 2. Colonialism the creation by the colonial power in the country (or geographic area) that has been colonized of an administrative apparatus to run its internal affairs. 3. Development a “project” that is primarily concerned with the economic development of specific nation - states not regarded as sufficiently developed. 4. Americanization “the import by non - Americans of products, images, technologies, practices and behaviour that are closely associated with America/Americans.” (Richard Kuisel,1993) 5. Neo – Liberalism a combination of classical liberalism’ s commitment to individual liberty with neo classical economics devoted to the free market and opposed to state intervention in that market. (article: liberalism vs. Neo-liberalism) (Dismantling Trade Barriers) 6. Neo - Marxian Theories The new imperialism It is that humanity is unequal, there is no equality  Mana oy! Next topic nata