PRELIM TOPIC 1:
EMERGENCE OF GLOBALIZATION
GEDCORE 05
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Intended learning outcomes:
• to discuss the varying definitions of
globalization
• To differentiate homogeneity from
heterogeneity
• To express one’s thoughts about globalization
DEFINITION
-creation of a
“Borderless World”
(Ohmae, 1992)
“The process of world
shrinkage, of distances
getting shorter, things
moving closer”
(Larson, 2001)
“GLOBALIZATION - THE
GROWING INTEGRATION
OF ECONOMIES AND
SOCIETIES AROUND THE
WORLD.”
(The World Bank Group,
2001)
“THE
INTEGRATION
OF POLITICAL
ECONOMY”
(Gilpin, 2001)
“THE EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF
SOCIAL RELATIONS AND CONSCIOUSNESS
ACROSS WORLD-TIME AND ACROSS WORLDSPACE” (Steger)
IT IS A PROCESS THAT
INCREASES EITHER
HOMOGENEITY OR
HETEROGENEITY
H O M O G E N E
I
T Y
- the quality or state of being all the
same or all of the same kind
is often linked to cultural imperialism
H
E
T
E
R
O
G
E
N
E
I
T
Y
- the quality
or state of
being diverse
in character or
content
“the genetic heterogeneity
of human populations”
C U L T U R A L
H Y B R I D I Z A T
I O N
- blending of the elements from different cultures
G L O C A L
I
Z A T
I
O N
is the concept that in a global market, a
product or service is more likely to
succeed when it is customized for the
locality or culture in which it is sold
C R E O L
I
Z A T
I O N
- means more than just a mixture; it
involves the creation of new cultures
(Romberg, 2017)
A M A L G A M A T
I O N
- the process in which separate
organizations unite to form a larger
organization or group
In summary:
Individual insight :(10 pts.)
• Are you in favor of globalization? Why/Why
not? ½ paper.