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Essay on The Pros and Cons of Globalization
Globalization can be defined as the system of interaction among the countries of the world in order to develop the global economy. It also refers to the
integration of economics and societies all over the world (http://hotbabefatchicks.hubpages.com/hub/Definition–of–Globalization).
Globalization can be both advantageous and detrimental to developing countries. Some of its advantages are increased external finance, improved
technology and political conformism. Disadvantages of globalization include death of small and medium businesses, loss of cultural identity and the
effect of foreign policies on domestic economic development. Let us take a closer look at these consequences of globalization.
Increased external finance: Globalization...show more content...
They were also the first business to introduce 3G services in Nigeria. Now, Nigerians can communicate and network with people all over the world.
Political conformism: With the increasing influence of foreign companies on developing countries' economies, governments of developing nations need
to carefully consider the effect of their policies on foreign investors. As is well known, most developing countries practice different forms of autocratic
or pseudo democratic forms of government that lord it over their populace (Mostert, 2003).
Now, governments of these countries need to consider economic policies, tax forms and human rights decrees that will encourage foreign investors to
come help develop their nation. This has helped alleviate lots of oppression that citizens of developing countries experience (Balakrishnan, 2004).
Now, we examine a few disadvantages of globalization on developing nations.
Death of small and medium businesses: The influx of global organizations into developing countries often results in stiff competition for local business
(often small and medium scale businesses). Global organizations are armed with huge capital, advertisement strategies, sometimes higher quality and
better product prices. This leaves smaller local businesses scrambling for crumbs of the market share and as a result, these SMEs crumble leaving
scores of people jobless.
For example in Nigeria, prior to the entry of foreign textile and
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Conclusion Of Globalization
Globalization is the foundation in which our world economy formed to what they are today. Globalization isn't anywhere near being perfect and
still comes with its pros and cons. These problems fall along free trade agreements and free/cheap labor. The issues could have their fixes, which
President Donald Trump addresses, if everyone is willing to help about and conform. Globalization formed the world as we know it today, and it
especially formed the world's economies, but not always perfectly. Our entire economy started with globalization, but specifically the Triangle Trade
system. The Triangle Trade system started in the early Americas by making a mutual benefit between new and developing America, Europe, and
Africa. The Yale Global Online article on "Early Globalization and the Slave Trade" states how the formation ofslavery actually started the first wave
of culture spread that massively affected our economy. Though very controversial and now highly illegal, the use and trade of slaves was actually the
first kick off of globalization affecting our past and current economy. The outlaw of slavery caused the start of work condition regulation and minimum
wage laws. The triangle trade eventually fell in 1722 when the agreement was destroyed as stated in an article by Yale called "Early Globalization and
the Slave Trade." Private trading was eventually banned to stop monopolization so no one country could make the rules.
Globalization has always been a huge part of our
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Hybridization Theory of Globalization Essay
Pieterse states that "since culture is a battleground, hybridity is a matter of mapping no man's land." (Pieterse, 117) While this argument is sound in
many ways, I do believe that "battleground" conveys far more violence than is involved in most cultural mixing. However, Pieterse tempers his
argument somewhat as he continues, saying that "hybridity does not preclude struggle but yields a multifocus view on struggle and by showing
multiple identity on both sides, transcends the 'us versus them' dualism that prevails in cultural and political arenas." (Pieterse, 117) Through this
explanation, Pieterse backs up his description of "no man's land," which I think is a very apt term for the new territories created by hybridization
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. . trying to create a different kind of globalized world;" a "globalized" world in which there would be no hybridization or cooperation at all, a world
where one culture would dominate and obliterate all who opposed it. (Chanda–Friedman Interview, 3) Whether a battleground or a peace conference,
the thoughts and actions of each individual who either accepts or denies globalization as an unstoppable process greatly affect globalization. Both views
described above create the no–man's land of hybridization– either an unknown blend of cultures that has not yet been explored, or a barren waste land
where all cultures but one are destroyed and the only hybridization possible is homogenization.
Hybridization is a process of re–creation and recombination of culture which can cause a full range of reactions, from peace to violence. It affects
many aspects of culture, first and foremost the social relations between individuals, societies, cultures, and nations. International politics have always
been erratic because of the vast gulfs of understanding separating many civilizations (showing that there has always been no–man's land standing
between cultures), and have become even more so with the advent of the modern concept of globalization, especially multiculturalism and the questions
of identity that accompany it. Multiculturalism gained importance in the overall scheme of international relations, and has
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For centuries, globalization has increasingly knitted together the world and created unity out of great diversity. Coca Cola, Disney and McDonald's
symbolize the process, along with Sony, Shell Oil and IBM. They are products known and consumed from Ulan Bator to Little Rock – and also
powerful companies that drive globalization forward, creating new laws, new business practices, new ways to eat and drink, new hopes and dreams.
Optimists look forward to a global village, linked together by the Internet, and benefiting from ever–increasing material well–being. Pessimists see a
frightful corporate tyranny destroying the environment, and sweeping away all that is healthy and meaningful to human existence. Human societies
across the globe have established progressively closer contacts over many centuries, but recently the pace has dramatically increased. Jet airplanes,
cheap telephone service, email, computers, huge oceangoing vessels, instant capital flows, all these have made the world more interdependent than
ever. Multinational corporations manufacture products in many countries and sell to consumers around the world. Money, technology and raw
materials move ever more swiftly across national borders. Along with products and finances, ideas and cultures circulate more freely. As a result, laws,
economies, and social movements are forming at the international level. Many politicians, academics, and journalists treat these trends as both
inevitable and (on the whole)
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Sociology and Globalisation Essay
Many historians and sociologists have identified a transformation in the economic processes of the world and society in recent times. There has been
an extensive increase in developments in technology and the economy as a whole in the twentieth century. Globalization has been recognized as a
new age in which the world has developed into what Giddens identifies to be a "single social system" (Anthony Giddens: 1993 'Sociology' pg 528), due
to the rise of interdependence of various countries on one another, therefore affecting practically everyone within society.
In this essay I will give a detailed explanation of what sociologists mean by the term 'globalisation' and how they have tried to explain it.
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When examining economic globalisation, the first issue which comes to mind
is world trade. Where some sociologists argue that globalisation is a beneficial
and positive process, many argue that it is the only road available. It can be
argued that globalisation creates an environment which consists of greed,
class interest and profit–making. This is the view that James Petras and Henry
Veltmeyer hold in their book "Gobalisation unmasked" 2001 (web link–
http://www.spectrezine.org/reviews/Petras.htm). Sociologists
argue that globalisation as a theory offers a rationale for the greater access of
national economies by transnational corporations.
Society around the world is now using the same products which once were
only sold in one country. Food from different continents is an example which
is also now extending from one country into others, eg the McDonalds
restaurant. Most sociologists have recognised that it is the transnational
corporations that have shaped the international economy and they are the
main driving force of the globalisation process. Products such as Coca Cola,
Levi jeans and Kodak film are now available on an international scale. The key
goal of these corporations is to gain market advantage over rivals and so they
decide to locate
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Globalisation
A global Village[1] Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is Globalisation all about? 3. What are the advantages of a global world? 4. What are the
drawbacks of a global world? 5. Trade and Globalisation 6. Migration and Globalisation 7. Conclusion 8. Sources 1. Introduction As the subject for
this Paper I choose Globalisation. The main reason for this choice is my fascination with the subject as well as the fact that in the last few years
globalisation has become a much–discussed issue. In this Paper I will attempt to explain the meaning of the word globalisation and I will analyse the
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International Organizations might take decisions in their advantage sometimes without considering the impact on poorer countries. Finally, the last
form of globalisation is political globalisation. Since the end of the cold war, and the fall of the Berliner Wall, something called Political
Globalisation has emerged. We live in a world where international organizations have been set up to exercise power over member countries. Nations
are not as important anymore as they once were. In the past, nations were responsible for maintaining security and economic welfare in their
country. But since the emergence of global ecological problems, a more global economy and other global trends, the political activity in the world
has moved to a higher level. 3. What are the advantages of Globalisation? Eliminating the borders and the barriers between countries obviously has
some advantages. In the following chapter I will discuss the main advantages of a global world. We have to keep in mind that most advantages that
globalisation encounters, mainly affect developed and developing countries with an open economy. A first big advantage is one for companies
because they can sell their products all over the world. Since the emergence of globalisation world trade has been promoted. However, as a result
manufactured goods are likely to be cheaper due to higher competition. There are fewer monopolies but more competition. People want
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The Importance of Globalization Essay
In recent years, terms such as "Global community," "globalization," and "global awareness" have seemed to roll off the tongues of every newscaster,
advertiser, and politician with such ease that the popular phrases have nearly become clichГ©. With the Internet now possessing a rather prominent
role in life and with communications faster than ever, it would seem the world's rapid progress toward international relations necessitates such
terminology. However, in America, these optimistic clichГ©s possess a seed of hypocrisy, a false note that clangs discordantly to disturb the practiced
cadence of the telecaster's report. It is not that America does not "Think globally," but rather that, to many Americans, America is the extent of their
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In our school systems, our history books say little of the rise of Asia or the early African kingdoms. Only one year of world history is required in most
high schools.
Robert B. Woyach, writing for the ERIC Digest (Educational Resources Information Center–a division of the U.S. Department of Education) rather
succinctly sums up the argument supporting world history versus Western–dominated history in secondary education.
We live in a world no longer dominated by the West. Increased immigration from
Asia and Latin America has added new sources of diversity to culture in the United States. To the extent that the study of Western civilization
encourages a narrow ethnocentrism, it may prove dysfunctional in preparing students for life in the future.
(Woyach, Online)
Thus we charitably avoid encumbering our youth with too many distracting languages and bogging them down with the events of the world. How is it
we claim or expect to "think globally" when we know nothing of the rest of the world?
Where our primary education may have let us down, we might think to regain knowledge and awareness of the world beyond our borders through the
media of today. With technology as it is, we can receive report immediately of events happening on the opposite end of the earth.
Nevertheless, with all our vaunted technology, we simply don't bother. It is, as I know from personal experience, rather
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Globalisation Essay
Globalisation – argumentative essay
Globalisation is a really widespread topic. There are millions of definitions, opinions, organisations and perspectives because it concerns the whole
world. This essay is a try to give some information and to explain my view of the issue.
The starting point of globalisation is not defined yet, but most scientists think it started in the sixteenth century, when the first circumnavigation of the
"Magellan" took place. Though, the first sentiment of a "united world" was formed by the establishment of the world time zones. At that time
international communication started as well.
Globalisation is an effect of capitalism – huge companies want to expand into the whole world for more profit – and...show more content...
So he has to sell to a corporation which supports him with hybrid seeds where the plant blooms just one time. After that, new ones have to be replanted.
The farmers get addicted to the company and has no other choice.
One square meter of the rainforest costs 10 cent. Huge faces have been chopped for the plantation of soy for animal food in Europe. The farmers of
these fields have to suffer from hunger and to drink polluted water.
– These are just a few of the (of course true) approaches of the anti–capitalism organisations like ATTAC.
Personally, I think that at the moments the negative effects of globalisation prevail. In an interview the CEO of NestlГ©, the world's biggest food
corporation, Peter Brabeck said that there are two opinions about the most important raw material – water. The first one (and people who think like
that) is really extreme: it says that every human being should have free access to water. The other (and of course it is his own opinion) is that water
is really precious and has to be sold.
When I hear such statements I think that CEOs of multinational companies should change their opinions and strategies. The main idea of globalisation
is not bad and there are already several advantages and positive effects. But only for people who live in the first world and get a job in a corporation.
The aim for the next years should be to work out plans how to improve the situation of poor countries, how they can join the competition and how the
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Conclusion Of Globalization
Globalisation: this is a term, which since the 1980s, has been at the centre of all discourse in relation to world affairs, politics, the global economy,
domestic economies, social networks, crime and indeed the upsurge in terrorism. What is this phenomenon and why did it start out with such support?
In the broadest sense of the term, globalisation refers to the ability to trade across borders. The idea was that richer economies would locate their
production in poorer economies (where labour was cheaper) and in so doing, reduce the costs of production while creating employment. A win–win
situation for everyone; and for a while, anyone that dared to speak out against globalisation was spurned. Since the late 1990s a cohesive movement
against globalisation took root in Western Europe and America and has slowly spread its influence across the globe. Nikki Saval writes in great detail
about this: 'Over the course of the 1990s, an unwieldy international coalition had begun to contest the notion that globalisation was good. Called
"anti–globalisation" by the media, and the "alter–globalisation" or "global justice" movement by its participants, it tried to draw attention to the
devastating effect that free trade policies were having, especially in the developing world, where globalisation was supposed to be having its most
beneficial effect." (Nikki Saval, The Guardian, July 14, 2017) Despite the cries against it, globalisation put down its roots and settled onto the global
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Globalisation Essay
Introduction Globalisation has already existed for thousands of years. People have been buying from and selling to each other in lands at great
distances, such as through the famed Silk Road across Central Asia that connected China and Europe during the Middle Ages. Likewise, for centuries,
people and corporations have invested in enterprises in other countries. So what is globalisation? Globalisation is a process of interaction and
integration among the people, company, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by
information technology. Globalisation usually refers to the rapid increase in the share of economic activity taking place national boundaries.
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China is the best example to prove globalisation is good. Government subsidies, import tariffs and lower paid workforces are what make a lot of
multi–national companies choose China as one of important steps of their globalisation. The whole world can see how quickly China develops so far
and how large potential exists in China in the future. Key players A number of key players are driving globalisation. They include: в–Ў Multinational
enterprises that carry out business across national boundaries в–Ў The World Trade Organisation (WTO), through which international trade agreements
are negotiated and enforced в–Ў The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which are meant to assist governments in achieving
development aims through the provision of loans and technical assistance в–Ў National governments, who together with these international
institutions, are instrumental in determining the outcomes of globalisation 'Globalisation benefits all who participate in the globalisation process'
Economic globalisation can be measured into four main economic flows: в–Ў Goods and services – Exports and imports are the main national income
or per capita of population в–Ў Labour/people – Labour force, net migration rates, inward or outward migration flows в–Ў Capital – Inward or outward
direct investment в–Ў Technology – R&D, technological advances such as motorcar, broadband and mobile etc Here, the 'All' who
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Globalization : A Very Short Introduction
There are many ways to look at and understand modern globalization. In general terms, globalization means that the world, as a whole, is leading to a
more utopian society, meaning that the globe is become very interconnected and similarities are growing between different regions and cultures of the
world. Globalization is a phenomenon that has been evolving since before 10,000 B.C. This constant evolution can cause many problems, but it can
also solve many issues positively as well. Development of any country, however, seems to be a key issue when discussing globalization. Globalization
and development present two different factors in the world today. Many countries are lacking in their own development while the world around them is
becoming more developed and globalized. Globalization hinders development because with globalization, less developed countries depend on more
developed countries to help them to sustainability and self–reliance. First, we can look at how Steger defines globalization to gain a better
understanding of what globalization actually is. In his book "Globalization: A Very Short Introduction," Manfred B. Steger states, "Globalization refers
to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world–time and world–space" (Steger 2003, 15). To break his
definition down further, expansion and intensification of how people react with each other means that more challenges in social interaction with each
other
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An Introduction to Globalization Essay
Globalization is a historical phenomenon that has been happening for decades now, and whether it generates growth or not is a matter of whose point
of view it is. The western countries, especially America and some European nations, are the ones taking full advantage of the benefits of globalization.
On the other hand, some experts say that globalization is not doing much for the developing countries, or that it may be even worsening their scenarios
of poverty and social inequality. But, I will get back to that later . The point is that globalization, while it was primarily triggered by the emergence of a
global market and facilitated by the democratization of communication technologies, also caused cultural, social and even political...show more
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We are in the era of free information flow and democratization of communication tools. Through the Internet, people are able to produce content and
distribute it in many different ways to infinite different people. What is really amazing is that the idea of distance lost its significance. Now, you are
able to communicate from your house in the south of Brazil with friends who live in India, America or any other place in the world. Messages are
overcoming huge distances because of technological improvements and the implementation of global networks. The third movement is political.
Basically, it means that since globalization implies a compression of national boundaries, which were brought about by the increase of trade at the
global level, the importance of both the activity of international legal institutions and treats, like the World Trade Organization, and the dialogue
between political leaders of different nations has risen significantly. Also, in the globalized world we see a quite interesting phenomenon: the
importance given by nations' leaders to their self–image in the international political scene. Think this way: when countries were not dependent on the
businesses they had with other countries why would presidents bother to be admired by other national leaders? What we see now is a scenario where
nations' leaders struggle for status among the international political elite. The last set
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Disadvantages Of Globalisation Essay
Introduction Nowadays, people share their ideas and expertise more easily due the revolution of technology. They became using same Clothes,
watching same movies, and reading same books. Cuisines were before considered as a part of countries' culture, however; variety of Asian, Indian,
Arab, and others cuisines are found now easily and almost everywhere in the western region. That leads to the term of Globalisation, BBC website
defines Globalisation as: "the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural
exchange" (BBC, N.D.). Globalisation have made a dramatic change in our lives, and reflected on contemporary artwork, population migration,
linguistic changes, which...show more content...
The world became so interconnected and interdependent, any change in the economy, society or even policies may reflect not only to the
regional countries but beyond that to impact all over the world. Conflict in one of vital raw materials region such as: oil, coal, or iron will disorder
global markets consistency. Globalisation has meant that risk in one location can spread rapidly to another part of the globe. Globalisation, Is it
good or bad? Globalisation's advantages and disadvantages of have been a controversial issue for a long time, supporters see that Globalisation
could: 1.Offer cheaper and affordable products, and relieve financial burdens of the poor countries that had before to subside the vital products, but
now alternatives are available. 2.Transfer of technologies, and knowledge to less developed countries. 3.Exchange culture, goods, and services
between countries from Far East to Far West. 4.Diversify products. 5.Create jobs in poor countries which for example brought Five Hundred Million
Chinese out of poverty in last Twenty five years. () 6.Have added a substantial increase of foreign direct
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What Is "Globalization"?
Globalization is the growth, expansion and integration of different systems such as economics, culture and politics on a global scale.
Western countries went to third world countries and persuaded their citizens by blaming their economical and social problems on their technological
backwardness rather than the exploitative nature of their political system. By accomplishing this, the western countries gain entry into the nations and
trade technology for resources and labour force. This ultimately leads to westernization of the third world nations (James Ferguson 2001 [1990], 407).
Westernization is the assimilation of Western culture. It is the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs...show more
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Websites invite people from all over the world to come together and discuss and share on forums, and chat groups that allow them to learn about each
other's cultures immensely.
Thanks to globalization, English is now the most popular language in the world. Majority of, if not almost entirely, the world's radio programs, mail,
cables, and the internet traffic is in English today. As for those people around the world who do not speak English are still not at a disadvantage as
much since there are popular sites available that promote the sharing of culture, experiences, and ideas through unconventional means such as
photographs and videos. Also thanks to the internet, most the media available online is now also available in most of the major languages spoken
around the world such as Spanish, German, Russian, French, Hindi, Arabic, and Hebrew.
Ethnic foods that were once limited to just some parts of the world, can now be enjoyed almost anywhere around the world. Very few developing
countries now are without luxuries like Italian, Indian, Chinese, and American style cuisines.
Globalization has also shown evidence of causing the members of developing countries to realise the in adequacy of their current lifestyle, culture, and
technology, causing them to adapt and mimic foreign practices, lifestyles and cultures in order to improve their current standard of living. A shift that
is a
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Globilization and the World Economy Essay
Globilization and the World Economy
Globalisation in general means the effort of a company moving into other territories (outside the national boarders of a country) to sell its goods and
services to increase profits as a result of expansion. Globalisation incorporates both opportunities and risks which change the way businesses are
managed worldwide. It brings about a well–diversified portfolio for such a company. This is because the company is guarding itself from huge losses
in case of economic uncertainty. Significant gain in one company can cover for the losses made in another company. By this, the globalise company
would experience constant cost pressure which entice them to continuously...show more content...
It means that they can have access to increase efficiency of foreign investment; this was one of the reasons why General Motors recently spent $750
million to build a Buick assembly plant in China ( Roston & Fonda, 2002).
Globalisation also helps to increase the national income of the countries under discussion. This is because; when the foreign countries enter the
territory, they bring in foreign currency which in a way helps to boom the economy. More so, workers; both local and foreign gets the opportunity to
work for such a company. These workers pay taxes to the government which intern increases the national income (Roston & Fonda, 2002). The foreign
workers also pay a lot of money to just to acquire the permit to work in the country. Hence the gross domestic would increase and the country would be
seen in the international setting as an up–and–coming country (Ghosh, 2001). This can help attract other companies into the country and the country
can also be able to easily borrow funds from the international monetary funds (IMF) if needs be.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a main advantage of globalization affecting the world economy. When a company goes global, it will make
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Essay on Cultural Globalization
Globalisation and global flows of culture have redefined the processes in which we share and connect to ourselves, others, and the world. From its
onset, globalisation had both proponents' and critics; some believed that it leads to a rich, hybrid global culture. Others saw it as the west versus the
rest, an imprint of Western values and ideologies upon the world's rich and diverse cultures. In exploring global flows ofculture, we can observe these
major assumptions about globalisation as well as its changing nature. New, 'reverse' cultural flows have begun to emerge and question these traditional
assumptions. The case study of Japan's 'pink globalisation' is one such reverse flow.
Globalisation can take on many different shapes and...show more content...
Appadurai terms these global flows as 'scapes', in which media, technology and ideology circulate broadly around the globe. The forces behind this
new global imagination and its scapes are no longer nation states but global media corporations. Accelerated by the dawn of the internet and an
opening up of transnational borders for economic trade in the 1990's, global media corporations have rapidly penetrated overseas markets with
products aimed at consumers in what could be seen as a cultural ideology of consumerism. Cultural globalisation is no longer a case of
Americanisation, but rather multiple, competing globalisations of global media corporations. Henry Jenkins observed the impact of these global
media corporations which he described as 'corporate convergence.' In addition, we also see a 'grassroots convergence,' in which fans armed with new
technologies capable of crossing borders (such as the internet) prescribe to new forms of popular culture. Jenkins observed this convergence coupling
as 'pop cosmopolitanism.' This notion of pop cosmopolitanism explains the rise in popularity of a new, reverse flow, in which Japanese popular culture
products are being disseminated across the globe.
To demonstrate the active way in which media is appropriated by people
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globalisation
GLOBALISATION AND POLITICS
Literature Review
We live in the fast growing world of globalization where the entire world has now shrunken into a small global village. Globalization has often been
regarded as the 'cradle' of global economic development. This so called 'world liberator' however has not escaped criticism as opponents claim that it
has been the cause of social evils and rising levels of poverty in developing countries. Due to the nature of globalization and in its bid to open up social,
economic and political boundaries currently in place, various functions in different countries have been affected. This research will shed some light on
the potential threats and benefits of globalization along with its...show more content...
They believe that we can mould globalization in a variety of ways because it offers us very real chances to create cross–national social movements
aided by modern technology and new forms of communication like the internet.
Liberals see globalization as a long running transformation of world politics. This increased interconnectedness between societies which is
economically and technically led, results in, very different patterns of world political relations.
Hyper–globalists argue that it is bringing about the death of the sovereign nation state, as, global forces undermine the ability of the government to
control their own economies and societies (Ohme 1995).
Sceptics reject the idea of globalization as so much as "globaloney" and argue that the states and geopolitics remain the principle forces shaping world
order (Krasner 1999)
A tranformationalist perspective argues that both the hyper–globalists and skeptics alike exaggerate their arguments and thereby misconstrue the
contemporary world order.
By contrast the tranformationalist perspective takes globalization seriously it acknowledges that it is leading not so much to the fall of the sovereign
state but to globalization of politics. Under these conditions, "politics everywhere, are related to politics everywhere else"
Why globalization?
Globalization is said to make the world smaller by bringing people closer, in a world without borders where goods and
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Conclusion About Globalization
Globalization
Whenever I heard about the term globalization the first thing that comes in my mind is gravity. In my humble opinion, the term globalization is just
like gravity higher you go higher will be the gravity. Same is the case with the notion of globalization as much as you can discover new facts and
figures more changes can be made. In this respect, from the current outlook of this modern world of affair, it would not be wrong to say that
globalization has become the most significant part in the lives of human beings, as globalization has influenced nearly all facets of the contemporary
world. Globalization has approached in almost every sphere of life, from a kinder garden school to the manufacturing to huge satellites, revolving
around this earth. This is all because of the modern advances and transformation that have been made through the technological means and scientific
revolutions.
In fact, due to the globalization, it would not be wrong to say that the world has gained a unique and new outlook just because of the changes that have
been made within the last couple of years, especially within the field of technology. In this regard, due to the development of new–found technological
advances, it has become easy for people to link with each other without any kind of barrier and difficulty. For instance, internet has paved the way for
the modern form of communication through which people living at different places are interacting with each other without any
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What is Globalisation: Globalisation has had a massive growth over the last half–century with it taking place over hundreds of years. With the growth
of globalisation progressively increasing immensely on trade and culture exchange. Goods and services production has been increased due to
globalisation with the biggest of companies becoming into what is now multinational establishments subsidiaries in many countries (Bbc.co.uk, 2016).
Globalisation has resulted in the increase of the international trade, greater dependence within the global economy, freer movement of the capital,
goods, and services along with companies operating in more than one country. With the help of globalisation, it creates more wealth with in
unindustrialized countries yet the amount of effort put into these still hasn't closed the gap between the richest countries and poorest countries
(Bbc.co.uk, 2016). Globalisation has impacted countries with numerous amount of positive impacts towards the country but along with some negative
impacts which effects the country with a small percentage. Globalisation has had a large population of international movement of goods and services,
economical investment and people along with information. With the results of globalisation estimated, indicates the world's development may be more
justifiable. The political relationships lengthwise the global environmental have succussed intertwine, with the increase of the global economic
incorporations have been successful
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Essay On The Pros And Cons Of Globalization

  • 1. Essay on The Pros and Cons of Globalization Globalization can be defined as the system of interaction among the countries of the world in order to develop the global economy. It also refers to the integration of economics and societies all over the world (http://hotbabefatchicks.hubpages.com/hub/Definition–of–Globalization). Globalization can be both advantageous and detrimental to developing countries. Some of its advantages are increased external finance, improved technology and political conformism. Disadvantages of globalization include death of small and medium businesses, loss of cultural identity and the effect of foreign policies on domestic economic development. Let us take a closer look at these consequences of globalization. Increased external finance: Globalization...show more content... They were also the first business to introduce 3G services in Nigeria. Now, Nigerians can communicate and network with people all over the world. Political conformism: With the increasing influence of foreign companies on developing countries' economies, governments of developing nations need to carefully consider the effect of their policies on foreign investors. As is well known, most developing countries practice different forms of autocratic or pseudo democratic forms of government that lord it over their populace (Mostert, 2003). Now, governments of these countries need to consider economic policies, tax forms and human rights decrees that will encourage foreign investors to come help develop their nation. This has helped alleviate lots of oppression that citizens of developing countries experience (Balakrishnan, 2004). Now, we examine a few disadvantages of globalization on developing nations. Death of small and medium businesses: The influx of global organizations into developing countries often results in stiff competition for local business (often small and medium scale businesses). Global organizations are armed with huge capital, advertisement strategies, sometimes higher quality and better product prices. This leaves smaller local businesses scrambling for crumbs of the market share and as a result, these SMEs crumble leaving scores of people jobless. For example in Nigeria, prior to the entry of foreign textile and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Conclusion Of Globalization Globalization is the foundation in which our world economy formed to what they are today. Globalization isn't anywhere near being perfect and still comes with its pros and cons. These problems fall along free trade agreements and free/cheap labor. The issues could have their fixes, which President Donald Trump addresses, if everyone is willing to help about and conform. Globalization formed the world as we know it today, and it especially formed the world's economies, but not always perfectly. Our entire economy started with globalization, but specifically the Triangle Trade system. The Triangle Trade system started in the early Americas by making a mutual benefit between new and developing America, Europe, and Africa. The Yale Global Online article on "Early Globalization and the Slave Trade" states how the formation ofslavery actually started the first wave of culture spread that massively affected our economy. Though very controversial and now highly illegal, the use and trade of slaves was actually the first kick off of globalization affecting our past and current economy. The outlaw of slavery caused the start of work condition regulation and minimum wage laws. The triangle trade eventually fell in 1722 when the agreement was destroyed as stated in an article by Yale called "Early Globalization and the Slave Trade." Private trading was eventually banned to stop monopolization so no one country could make the rules. Globalization has always been a huge part of our Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Hybridization Theory of Globalization Essay Pieterse states that "since culture is a battleground, hybridity is a matter of mapping no man's land." (Pieterse, 117) While this argument is sound in many ways, I do believe that "battleground" conveys far more violence than is involved in most cultural mixing. However, Pieterse tempers his argument somewhat as he continues, saying that "hybridity does not preclude struggle but yields a multifocus view on struggle and by showing multiple identity on both sides, transcends the 'us versus them' dualism that prevails in cultural and political arenas." (Pieterse, 117) Through this explanation, Pieterse backs up his description of "no man's land," which I think is a very apt term for the new territories created by hybridization because the...show more content... . . trying to create a different kind of globalized world;" a "globalized" world in which there would be no hybridization or cooperation at all, a world where one culture would dominate and obliterate all who opposed it. (Chanda–Friedman Interview, 3) Whether a battleground or a peace conference, the thoughts and actions of each individual who either accepts or denies globalization as an unstoppable process greatly affect globalization. Both views described above create the no–man's land of hybridization– either an unknown blend of cultures that has not yet been explored, or a barren waste land where all cultures but one are destroyed and the only hybridization possible is homogenization. Hybridization is a process of re–creation and recombination of culture which can cause a full range of reactions, from peace to violence. It affects many aspects of culture, first and foremost the social relations between individuals, societies, cultures, and nations. International politics have always been erratic because of the vast gulfs of understanding separating many civilizations (showing that there has always been no–man's land standing between cultures), and have become even more so with the advent of the modern concept of globalization, especially multiculturalism and the questions of identity that accompany it. Multiculturalism gained importance in the overall scheme of international relations, and has Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. For centuries, globalization has increasingly knitted together the world and created unity out of great diversity. Coca Cola, Disney and McDonald's symbolize the process, along with Sony, Shell Oil and IBM. They are products known and consumed from Ulan Bator to Little Rock – and also powerful companies that drive globalization forward, creating new laws, new business practices, new ways to eat and drink, new hopes and dreams. Optimists look forward to a global village, linked together by the Internet, and benefiting from ever–increasing material well–being. Pessimists see a frightful corporate tyranny destroying the environment, and sweeping away all that is healthy and meaningful to human existence. Human societies across the globe have established progressively closer contacts over many centuries, but recently the pace has dramatically increased. Jet airplanes, cheap telephone service, email, computers, huge oceangoing vessels, instant capital flows, all these have made the world more interdependent than ever. Multinational corporations manufacture products in many countries and sell to consumers around the world. Money, technology and raw materials move ever more swiftly across national borders. Along with products and finances, ideas and cultures circulate more freely. As a result, laws, economies, and social movements are forming at the international level. Many politicians, academics, and journalists treat these trends as both inevitable and (on the whole) Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Sociology and Globalisation Essay Many historians and sociologists have identified a transformation in the economic processes of the world and society in recent times. There has been an extensive increase in developments in technology and the economy as a whole in the twentieth century. Globalization has been recognized as a new age in which the world has developed into what Giddens identifies to be a "single social system" (Anthony Giddens: 1993 'Sociology' pg 528), due to the rise of interdependence of various countries on one another, therefore affecting practically everyone within society. In this essay I will give a detailed explanation of what sociologists mean by the term 'globalisation' and how they have tried to explain it. Globalisation can...show more content... When examining economic globalisation, the first issue which comes to mind is world trade. Where some sociologists argue that globalisation is a beneficial and positive process, many argue that it is the only road available. It can be argued that globalisation creates an environment which consists of greed, class interest and profit–making. This is the view that James Petras and Henry Veltmeyer hold in their book "Gobalisation unmasked" 2001 (web link– http://www.spectrezine.org/reviews/Petras.htm). Sociologists argue that globalisation as a theory offers a rationale for the greater access of national economies by transnational corporations.
  • 6. Society around the world is now using the same products which once were only sold in one country. Food from different continents is an example which is also now extending from one country into others, eg the McDonalds restaurant. Most sociologists have recognised that it is the transnational corporations that have shaped the international economy and they are the main driving force of the globalisation process. Products such as Coca Cola, Levi jeans and Kodak film are now available on an international scale. The key goal of these corporations is to gain market advantage over rivals and so they decide to locate Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Globalisation A global Village[1] Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is Globalisation all about? 3. What are the advantages of a global world? 4. What are the drawbacks of a global world? 5. Trade and Globalisation 6. Migration and Globalisation 7. Conclusion 8. Sources 1. Introduction As the subject for this Paper I choose Globalisation. The main reason for this choice is my fascination with the subject as well as the fact that in the last few years globalisation has become a much–discussed issue. In this Paper I will attempt to explain the meaning of the word globalisation and I will analyse the advantages and the...show more content... International Organizations might take decisions in their advantage sometimes without considering the impact on poorer countries. Finally, the last form of globalisation is political globalisation. Since the end of the cold war, and the fall of the Berliner Wall, something called Political Globalisation has emerged. We live in a world where international organizations have been set up to exercise power over member countries. Nations are not as important anymore as they once were. In the past, nations were responsible for maintaining security and economic welfare in their country. But since the emergence of global ecological problems, a more global economy and other global trends, the political activity in the world has moved to a higher level. 3. What are the advantages of Globalisation? Eliminating the borders and the barriers between countries obviously has some advantages. In the following chapter I will discuss the main advantages of a global world. We have to keep in mind that most advantages that globalisation encounters, mainly affect developed and developing countries with an open economy. A first big advantage is one for companies because they can sell their products all over the world. Since the emergence of globalisation world trade has been promoted. However, as a result manufactured goods are likely to be cheaper due to higher competition. There are fewer monopolies but more competition. People want Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. The Importance of Globalization Essay In recent years, terms such as "Global community," "globalization," and "global awareness" have seemed to roll off the tongues of every newscaster, advertiser, and politician with such ease that the popular phrases have nearly become clichГ©. With the Internet now possessing a rather prominent role in life and with communications faster than ever, it would seem the world's rapid progress toward international relations necessitates such terminology. However, in America, these optimistic clichГ©s possess a seed of hypocrisy, a false note that clangs discordantly to disturb the practiced cadence of the telecaster's report. It is not that America does not "Think globally," but rather that, to many Americans, America is the extent of their ...show more content... In our school systems, our history books say little of the rise of Asia or the early African kingdoms. Only one year of world history is required in most high schools. Robert B. Woyach, writing for the ERIC Digest (Educational Resources Information Center–a division of the U.S. Department of Education) rather succinctly sums up the argument supporting world history versus Western–dominated history in secondary education. We live in a world no longer dominated by the West. Increased immigration from Asia and Latin America has added new sources of diversity to culture in the United States. To the extent that the study of Western civilization encourages a narrow ethnocentrism, it may prove dysfunctional in preparing students for life in the future. (Woyach, Online) Thus we charitably avoid encumbering our youth with too many distracting languages and bogging them down with the events of the world. How is it we claim or expect to "think globally" when we know nothing of the rest of the world? Where our primary education may have let us down, we might think to regain knowledge and awareness of the world beyond our borders through the media of today. With technology as it is, we can receive report immediately of events happening on the opposite end of the earth. Nevertheless, with all our vaunted technology, we simply don't bother. It is, as I know from personal experience, rather
  • 9. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Globalisation Essay Globalisation – argumentative essay Globalisation is a really widespread topic. There are millions of definitions, opinions, organisations and perspectives because it concerns the whole world. This essay is a try to give some information and to explain my view of the issue. The starting point of globalisation is not defined yet, but most scientists think it started in the sixteenth century, when the first circumnavigation of the "Magellan" took place. Though, the first sentiment of a "united world" was formed by the establishment of the world time zones. At that time international communication started as well. Globalisation is an effect of capitalism – huge companies want to expand into the whole world for more profit – and...show more content... So he has to sell to a corporation which supports him with hybrid seeds where the plant blooms just one time. After that, new ones have to be replanted. The farmers get addicted to the company and has no other choice. One square meter of the rainforest costs 10 cent. Huge faces have been chopped for the plantation of soy for animal food in Europe. The farmers of these fields have to suffer from hunger and to drink polluted water. – These are just a few of the (of course true) approaches of the anti–capitalism organisations like ATTAC. Personally, I think that at the moments the negative effects of globalisation prevail. In an interview the CEO of NestlГ©, the world's biggest food corporation, Peter Brabeck said that there are two opinions about the most important raw material – water. The first one (and people who think like that) is really extreme: it says that every human being should have free access to water. The other (and of course it is his own opinion) is that water is really precious and has to be sold. When I hear such statements I think that CEOs of multinational companies should change their opinions and strategies. The main idea of globalisation is not bad and there are already several advantages and positive effects. But only for people who live in the first world and get a job in a corporation. The aim for the next years should be to work out plans how to improve the situation of poor countries, how they can join the competition and how the
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  • 12. Conclusion Of Globalization Globalisation: this is a term, which since the 1980s, has been at the centre of all discourse in relation to world affairs, politics, the global economy, domestic economies, social networks, crime and indeed the upsurge in terrorism. What is this phenomenon and why did it start out with such support? In the broadest sense of the term, globalisation refers to the ability to trade across borders. The idea was that richer economies would locate their production in poorer economies (where labour was cheaper) and in so doing, reduce the costs of production while creating employment. A win–win situation for everyone; and for a while, anyone that dared to speak out against globalisation was spurned. Since the late 1990s a cohesive movement against globalisation took root in Western Europe and America and has slowly spread its influence across the globe. Nikki Saval writes in great detail about this: 'Over the course of the 1990s, an unwieldy international coalition had begun to contest the notion that globalisation was good. Called "anti–globalisation" by the media, and the "alter–globalisation" or "global justice" movement by its participants, it tried to draw attention to the devastating effect that free trade policies were having, especially in the developing world, where globalisation was supposed to be having its most beneficial effect." (Nikki Saval, The Guardian, July 14, 2017) Despite the cries against it, globalisation put down its roots and settled onto the global Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Globalisation Essay Introduction Globalisation has already existed for thousands of years. People have been buying from and selling to each other in lands at great distances, such as through the famed Silk Road across Central Asia that connected China and Europe during the Middle Ages. Likewise, for centuries, people and corporations have invested in enterprises in other countries. So what is globalisation? Globalisation is a process of interaction and integration among the people, company, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. Globalisation usually refers to the rapid increase in the share of economic activity taking place national boundaries. Globalisation...show more content... China is the best example to prove globalisation is good. Government subsidies, import tariffs and lower paid workforces are what make a lot of multi–national companies choose China as one of important steps of their globalisation. The whole world can see how quickly China develops so far and how large potential exists in China in the future. Key players A number of key players are driving globalisation. They include: в–Ў Multinational enterprises that carry out business across national boundaries в–Ў The World Trade Organisation (WTO), through which international trade agreements are negotiated and enforced в–Ў The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which are meant to assist governments in achieving development aims through the provision of loans and technical assistance в–Ў National governments, who together with these international institutions, are instrumental in determining the outcomes of globalisation 'Globalisation benefits all who participate in the globalisation process' Economic globalisation can be measured into four main economic flows: в–Ў Goods and services – Exports and imports are the main national income or per capita of population в–Ў Labour/people – Labour force, net migration rates, inward or outward migration flows в–Ў Capital – Inward or outward direct investment в–Ў Technology – R&D, technological advances such as motorcar, broadband and mobile etc Here, the 'All' who Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Globalization : A Very Short Introduction There are many ways to look at and understand modern globalization. In general terms, globalization means that the world, as a whole, is leading to a more utopian society, meaning that the globe is become very interconnected and similarities are growing between different regions and cultures of the world. Globalization is a phenomenon that has been evolving since before 10,000 B.C. This constant evolution can cause many problems, but it can also solve many issues positively as well. Development of any country, however, seems to be a key issue when discussing globalization. Globalization and development present two different factors in the world today. Many countries are lacking in their own development while the world around them is becoming more developed and globalized. Globalization hinders development because with globalization, less developed countries depend on more developed countries to help them to sustainability and self–reliance. First, we can look at how Steger defines globalization to gain a better understanding of what globalization actually is. In his book "Globalization: A Very Short Introduction," Manfred B. Steger states, "Globalization refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world–time and world–space" (Steger 2003, 15). To break his definition down further, expansion and intensification of how people react with each other means that more challenges in social interaction with each other Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. An Introduction to Globalization Essay Globalization is a historical phenomenon that has been happening for decades now, and whether it generates growth or not is a matter of whose point of view it is. The western countries, especially America and some European nations, are the ones taking full advantage of the benefits of globalization. On the other hand, some experts say that globalization is not doing much for the developing countries, or that it may be even worsening their scenarios of poverty and social inequality. But, I will get back to that later . The point is that globalization, while it was primarily triggered by the emergence of a global market and facilitated by the democratization of communication technologies, also caused cultural, social and even political...show more content... We are in the era of free information flow and democratization of communication tools. Through the Internet, people are able to produce content and distribute it in many different ways to infinite different people. What is really amazing is that the idea of distance lost its significance. Now, you are able to communicate from your house in the south of Brazil with friends who live in India, America or any other place in the world. Messages are overcoming huge distances because of technological improvements and the implementation of global networks. The third movement is political. Basically, it means that since globalization implies a compression of national boundaries, which were brought about by the increase of trade at the global level, the importance of both the activity of international legal institutions and treats, like the World Trade Organization, and the dialogue between political leaders of different nations has risen significantly. Also, in the globalized world we see a quite interesting phenomenon: the importance given by nations' leaders to their self–image in the international political scene. Think this way: when countries were not dependent on the businesses they had with other countries why would presidents bother to be admired by other national leaders? What we see now is a scenario where nations' leaders struggle for status among the international political elite. The last set Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Disadvantages Of Globalisation Essay Introduction Nowadays, people share their ideas and expertise more easily due the revolution of technology. They became using same Clothes, watching same movies, and reading same books. Cuisines were before considered as a part of countries' culture, however; variety of Asian, Indian, Arab, and others cuisines are found now easily and almost everywhere in the western region. That leads to the term of Globalisation, BBC website defines Globalisation as: "the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange" (BBC, N.D.). Globalisation have made a dramatic change in our lives, and reflected on contemporary artwork, population migration, linguistic changes, which...show more content... The world became so interconnected and interdependent, any change in the economy, society or even policies may reflect not only to the regional countries but beyond that to impact all over the world. Conflict in one of vital raw materials region such as: oil, coal, or iron will disorder global markets consistency. Globalisation has meant that risk in one location can spread rapidly to another part of the globe. Globalisation, Is it good or bad? Globalisation's advantages and disadvantages of have been a controversial issue for a long time, supporters see that Globalisation could: 1.Offer cheaper and affordable products, and relieve financial burdens of the poor countries that had before to subside the vital products, but now alternatives are available. 2.Transfer of technologies, and knowledge to less developed countries. 3.Exchange culture, goods, and services between countries from Far East to Far West. 4.Diversify products. 5.Create jobs in poor countries which for example brought Five Hundred Million Chinese out of poverty in last Twenty five years. () 6.Have added a substantial increase of foreign direct Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. What Is "Globalization"? Globalization is the growth, expansion and integration of different systems such as economics, culture and politics on a global scale. Western countries went to third world countries and persuaded their citizens by blaming their economical and social problems on their technological backwardness rather than the exploitative nature of their political system. By accomplishing this, the western countries gain entry into the nations and trade technology for resources and labour force. This ultimately leads to westernization of the third world nations (James Ferguson 2001 [1990], 407). Westernization is the assimilation of Western culture. It is the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs...show more content... Websites invite people from all over the world to come together and discuss and share on forums, and chat groups that allow them to learn about each other's cultures immensely. Thanks to globalization, English is now the most popular language in the world. Majority of, if not almost entirely, the world's radio programs, mail, cables, and the internet traffic is in English today. As for those people around the world who do not speak English are still not at a disadvantage as much since there are popular sites available that promote the sharing of culture, experiences, and ideas through unconventional means such as photographs and videos. Also thanks to the internet, most the media available online is now also available in most of the major languages spoken around the world such as Spanish, German, Russian, French, Hindi, Arabic, and Hebrew. Ethnic foods that were once limited to just some parts of the world, can now be enjoyed almost anywhere around the world. Very few developing countries now are without luxuries like Italian, Indian, Chinese, and American style cuisines. Globalization has also shown evidence of causing the members of developing countries to realise the in adequacy of their current lifestyle, culture, and technology, causing them to adapt and mimic foreign practices, lifestyles and cultures in order to improve their current standard of living. A shift that is a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Globilization and the World Economy Essay Globilization and the World Economy Globalisation in general means the effort of a company moving into other territories (outside the national boarders of a country) to sell its goods and services to increase profits as a result of expansion. Globalisation incorporates both opportunities and risks which change the way businesses are managed worldwide. It brings about a well–diversified portfolio for such a company. This is because the company is guarding itself from huge losses in case of economic uncertainty. Significant gain in one company can cover for the losses made in another company. By this, the globalise company would experience constant cost pressure which entice them to continuously...show more content... It means that they can have access to increase efficiency of foreign investment; this was one of the reasons why General Motors recently spent $750 million to build a Buick assembly plant in China ( Roston & Fonda, 2002). Globalisation also helps to increase the national income of the countries under discussion. This is because; when the foreign countries enter the territory, they bring in foreign currency which in a way helps to boom the economy. More so, workers; both local and foreign gets the opportunity to work for such a company. These workers pay taxes to the government which intern increases the national income (Roston & Fonda, 2002). The foreign workers also pay a lot of money to just to acquire the permit to work in the country. Hence the gross domestic would increase and the country would be seen in the international setting as an up–and–coming country (Ghosh, 2001). This can help attract other companies into the country and the country can also be able to easily borrow funds from the international monetary funds (IMF) if needs be. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a main advantage of globalization affecting the world economy. When a company goes global, it will make Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Essay on Cultural Globalization Globalisation and global flows of culture have redefined the processes in which we share and connect to ourselves, others, and the world. From its onset, globalisation had both proponents' and critics; some believed that it leads to a rich, hybrid global culture. Others saw it as the west versus the rest, an imprint of Western values and ideologies upon the world's rich and diverse cultures. In exploring global flows ofculture, we can observe these major assumptions about globalisation as well as its changing nature. New, 'reverse' cultural flows have begun to emerge and question these traditional assumptions. The case study of Japan's 'pink globalisation' is one such reverse flow. Globalisation can take on many different shapes and...show more content... Appadurai terms these global flows as 'scapes', in which media, technology and ideology circulate broadly around the globe. The forces behind this new global imagination and its scapes are no longer nation states but global media corporations. Accelerated by the dawn of the internet and an opening up of transnational borders for economic trade in the 1990's, global media corporations have rapidly penetrated overseas markets with products aimed at consumers in what could be seen as a cultural ideology of consumerism. Cultural globalisation is no longer a case of Americanisation, but rather multiple, competing globalisations of global media corporations. Henry Jenkins observed the impact of these global media corporations which he described as 'corporate convergence.' In addition, we also see a 'grassroots convergence,' in which fans armed with new technologies capable of crossing borders (such as the internet) prescribe to new forms of popular culture. Jenkins observed this convergence coupling as 'pop cosmopolitanism.' This notion of pop cosmopolitanism explains the rise in popularity of a new, reverse flow, in which Japanese popular culture products are being disseminated across the globe. To demonstrate the active way in which media is appropriated by people Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. globalisation GLOBALISATION AND POLITICS Literature Review We live in the fast growing world of globalization where the entire world has now shrunken into a small global village. Globalization has often been regarded as the 'cradle' of global economic development. This so called 'world liberator' however has not escaped criticism as opponents claim that it has been the cause of social evils and rising levels of poverty in developing countries. Due to the nature of globalization and in its bid to open up social, economic and political boundaries currently in place, various functions in different countries have been affected. This research will shed some light on the potential threats and benefits of globalization along with its...show more content... They believe that we can mould globalization in a variety of ways because it offers us very real chances to create cross–national social movements aided by modern technology and new forms of communication like the internet. Liberals see globalization as a long running transformation of world politics. This increased interconnectedness between societies which is economically and technically led, results in, very different patterns of world political relations. Hyper–globalists argue that it is bringing about the death of the sovereign nation state, as, global forces undermine the ability of the government to control their own economies and societies (Ohme 1995). Sceptics reject the idea of globalization as so much as "globaloney" and argue that the states and geopolitics remain the principle forces shaping world order (Krasner 1999) A tranformationalist perspective argues that both the hyper–globalists and skeptics alike exaggerate their arguments and thereby misconstrue the contemporary world order. By contrast the tranformationalist perspective takes globalization seriously it acknowledges that it is leading not so much to the fall of the sovereign state but to globalization of politics. Under these conditions, "politics everywhere, are related to politics everywhere else"
  • 21. Why globalization? Globalization is said to make the world smaller by bringing people closer, in a world without borders where goods and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 22. Conclusion About Globalization Globalization Whenever I heard about the term globalization the first thing that comes in my mind is gravity. In my humble opinion, the term globalization is just like gravity higher you go higher will be the gravity. Same is the case with the notion of globalization as much as you can discover new facts and figures more changes can be made. In this respect, from the current outlook of this modern world of affair, it would not be wrong to say that globalization has become the most significant part in the lives of human beings, as globalization has influenced nearly all facets of the contemporary world. Globalization has approached in almost every sphere of life, from a kinder garden school to the manufacturing to huge satellites, revolving around this earth. This is all because of the modern advances and transformation that have been made through the technological means and scientific revolutions. In fact, due to the globalization, it would not be wrong to say that the world has gained a unique and new outlook just because of the changes that have been made within the last couple of years, especially within the field of technology. In this regard, due to the development of new–found technological advances, it has become easy for people to link with each other without any kind of barrier and difficulty. For instance, internet has paved the way for the modern form of communication through which people living at different places are interacting with each other without any Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 23. What is Globalisation: Globalisation has had a massive growth over the last half–century with it taking place over hundreds of years. With the growth of globalisation progressively increasing immensely on trade and culture exchange. Goods and services production has been increased due to globalisation with the biggest of companies becoming into what is now multinational establishments subsidiaries in many countries (Bbc.co.uk, 2016). Globalisation has resulted in the increase of the international trade, greater dependence within the global economy, freer movement of the capital, goods, and services along with companies operating in more than one country. With the help of globalisation, it creates more wealth with in unindustrialized countries yet the amount of effort put into these still hasn't closed the gap between the richest countries and poorest countries (Bbc.co.uk, 2016). Globalisation has impacted countries with numerous amount of positive impacts towards the country but along with some negative impacts which effects the country with a small percentage. Globalisation has had a large population of international movement of goods and services, economical investment and people along with information. With the results of globalisation estimated, indicates the world's development may be more justifiable. The political relationships lengthwise the global environmental have succussed intertwine, with the increase of the global economic incorporations have been successful Get more content on HelpWriting.net