Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Globalization.pdf
- 1. GLOBALIZATION GLOBALIZATION & ITS EFFECTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MODERN ECONOMY & POLITICS
- 2. ARE WE A GLOBAL CITIZEN?
- 3. Is the world really small? This is a question that might not be easy to answer. Looking at the world today, it is discernible that what poses a problem in the Philippines today has also been a problem in another country.
- 4. Is the world really small? For the scholar of culture and communication, globalization seems to be shrinking the world. Communications and technology have made the world smaller.
- 5. The Different Lenses in the Study of the Nature of Globalization ➢ Globalization is quite a complex phenomenon - Thus, in the study of globalization, one should look at it from a variety of lenses. The study of globalization can be construed from the lens of political science, economics and culture, and communication. - powerful and wealthy nations and global corporations have a strong influence on governments' policymakers.
- 6. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION VARIOUS DEFINITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION • For the economist ➢ Increased free trade ➢ Speed of Trade ➢ Global economic organizations ➢ Regional economic blocs
- 7. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION VARIOUS DEFINITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION • For culture and communication ➢ Global village ➢ Communications technology is shrinking our world ➢ Cultural Imperialism
- 8. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION VARIOUS DEFINITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION • The need for an interdisciplinary approach ➢ “ We need to transcend our disciplinary boundaries”
- 9. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION - refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and world-space. ( Manfred Steger ( 2014 ) WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?
- 10. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION - expansion and intensification -increasing liquidity and growing multi- directional flows as well Liquidity increase ease of movement of people, things, information and places in the global age. WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?
- 11. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION Expansion and Stretching of Social Relations • NGO’s • Friendships/ Relationships • Government Associations • MNC’s ( Multinational Corporations)
- 12. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION Intensification and Acceleration of Social Exchanges and Activities • from snail mail to facebook • Live television • Increased Travel ( Cheap flights)
- 13. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION Globalization's Influence on Subjective Consciousness ➢ With the exposure of the present society to the sphere of globalization, people have started to not only think of their own but the world itself.
- 14. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION examples: ➢ Terrorist attacked on Paris in 2015, people began changing their profile ( #Pray for Paris!) ➢ existing global trends such as the K-Pop culture, Anime, Tiktok etc. ➢ The campaign for universal human rights and the advancements of indigenous people's rights
- 15. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION Conclusions ➢ Globalization has dramatically shaped the world even if globalization is not a new phenomenon. ➢ Globalization is always uneven and unequal. - Globalization is creating fresh opportunities for hundreds of millions of people. But the gap between richest and poorest countries is widening and inequality within many countries is increasing.
- 16. GROUP TASKS 1. Is globalization benefecial or harmful for the environment?Explain your answer. 2. How can globalization be made more fair and inclusive for all?