Trends Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

1. Global Networks

2. KEY CONCEPTS:
• Cultural Globalization
• Economic Globalization
• Political Globalization
• Free Market
• Globalization
• Global Networks
• Interdependence
• Migration
• Pull Factors
• Push Factors

3. “ Globalization made people for liberal,
open, dynamic, innovative and
mature with the exchange of ideas
and practices between people of the
world.”

4. What is Global Networks?
It includes:
•Development of the WWW through
the internet.
•Networks of inviduals, communities
and organizations that operates
globally.

5. What is Global Networks?
It includes:
•Use of cyberspace and other
technological innovation that
gave rise to global village.

6. What is the concept of
Globalization?
Globalization is a term derived
from the term globalize which
refers to the creation of
international networks. To create a
global alliance and dependence
in terms of business, political,
economic and cultural practices.

7. What factors gave rise to
Globalization?
•Advancement in Education
•Advancement in Science and
Technology
•Social and Political Liberalization

8. What aspects are associated with
Globalization?
•Information and Communication
Technology
•Migration
Transnational marriage is a result of
the movement and migration of
people around the globe.

9. There are countless reasons why
immigrants choose to migrate to
another country. Following are the
assumptions based on Lee’s law on
Push and Pull Factors.

10. •Push Factors
are the things that are
unfavorable about the area.
•Pull Factors
are those that attract one to
live, work or stay in a specific state
or country.

11. •Push Factors
1.Not enough jobs
2.Few opportunities
3.Inadequate conditions
4.Desertification
5.Famine or drought
6.Political fear or persecution
7.Slavery or forced labor

12. •Push Factors
8. Poor medical care
9. Loss of wealth
10. Natural disasters
11. Death threats
12. Desire for more political or
religious freedom
13. Pollution
14. Poor housing

13. •Push Factors
15. Landlord/tenant issues
16. Bullying
17. Discrimination
18. Poor chances of marrying
19. Condemned housing
20. War

14. •Pull Factors
1.Job opportunities
2.Better living conditions
3.The feeling of having more
political and religious freedom.
4.Enjoyment
5.Education
6.Better medical care
7.Attractive climates

15. •Pull Factors
8. Security
9. Family links
10. Industry
11. Better chances of marrying

16. • Spread of Ideas and Ideology
Globalization means sharing
cutting-edge ideas by simply
communicating through the
web.

17. • Free Market Economy
– Unified international economies through
universal and interfinancial institutions
though global policies and international
trading agreements.
– E.g. BPO’s (Business Process Outsourcing
Companies)

18. • Finance
– Globalization brought forth the influx of
money within the interconnected
countries.
– e.g. Bitcoins, Coins.ph and Paypal

19. Major areas of Globalization:
1. Economic Globalization
e.g. The case of Singapore
2. Cultural Globalization
e.g. The case of Shakira
3. Political Globalization
e.g. The case of United Nations

20. What are the Pros and Cons
of Globalization?