Andrea-
What is Globalization?
Defined as a set of social, political, and economic processes that elevate the human condition from the level of individual nations to the global stage.
-
Define Globality.
Characterizes the contemporary human condition marked by tight global economic, political, cultural, and environmental interconnections challenging traditional borders.
-
What does the Global Imaginary reflect?
Reflects a growing consciousness that perceives the world as a unified whole system rather than a collection of nation-states and their interactions.
-
What are Globalisms in the context of globalization?
New political ideologies that translate the global imaginary into social, political, and economic insights, positions, policies, and programs.
-
Name the four forms of globalization operations.
Embodied Globalization, Disembodied Globalization, Objectified Globalization, and Institutional Globalization.
-
In what ways does Embodied Globalization manifest?
Involves the movement of people across borders, such as migration for work or education.
-
What is Disembodied Globalization centered on?
Centers on the global flow of information, ideas, and knowledge facilitated by digital technologies.
-
Define Institutional Globalization.
Refers to the proliferation of international organizations and institutions that play a critical role in shaping global interactions and governance.
-
Name some dimensions impacted by globalization.
Include politics, economics, ideology, demographics, culture, religion, and the environment.
-
Why is it important to recognize the multifaceted nature of globalization?It's important because scholars tend to specialize in one or two aspects, and understanding globalization requires acknowledging its effects across many dimensions.
-
Briefly describe the historical origins of globalization.
It began with the spread of the human species worldwide, evolving over millennia with key milestones such as the invention of agriculture, the Silk Road, and the Industrial Revolution.
-
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to globalization?The Industrial Revolution accelerated globalization through technological innovations and international trade.
-
What events played significant roles in shaping contemporary globalization from 1500 to 1750?Exploration, colonization, and technological advances marked this period of globalization shift from Asia to Europe.
-
What is the interdisciplinary approach to studying globalization?
The approach involves fields like sociology, economics, political science, and Global Studies, seeking a common framework for understanding globalization.
-
Summarize the Marxist Approach to globalization.
The approach emphasizes international trade, economic imperialism, transnational corporations, and capitalism as a productive yet exploitative global system.
-
What do scholars like McLuhan and Said focus on in socio-cultural perspectives of globalization?They focus on the role of communication, culture, and global knowledge in shaping globalization.
-
How do Beck and Giddens view globalization in terms of modernity and risk?
Views globalization as deepening and intensifying modernity, driven by capitalism, surveillance, military power, cosmopolitanism, and environmental industrialism.
-
What does the political globalization approach examine?
The approach examines the consequences of globalization for democracy, civil society, international political structures, and global governance.
-
How do scholars like Castells contribute to the understanding of globalization?
Explore the competition over information and the global network society, emphasizing the globalization of knowledge.
-
Define Hegemony in the context of the United States' role in globalization.
Refers to leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. The role of the United States in shaping global culture and economic practices has been a topic of debate, with some seeing it as a hegemonic force.
-
Explain the concept of Objectified Globalization.
Encompasses the global movement of tangible goods and resources, such as international trade in products.
-
Why is the historical perspective on globalization encouraged to reject Eurocentrism?
Globalization's history rejects it to acknowledge contributions from all corners of the world, recognizing a more inclusive narrative.
