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To what extent should you, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

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To what extent should you, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

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By Ava
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A9cmOA2XEXT41XM59iC52N42LO202tbHHZsdSi0qwI8/edit

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"Globalization is not a monolithic force but an evolving set of consequences - some good, some bad and some unintended. It is the new reality."

- John B. Larson

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To what extent should you, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

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To what extent should you, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

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By Mackenzie
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cdBxj25PdnCjY3mUOhF8nmRI3WMCL7eBVQm7By1Cn8o/edit

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To what extent does globalization affect quality of life and access to human rights?

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To what extent does globalization affect quality of life and access to human rights?

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJk7zWB9Hjn5KxOXE_EA8IPleAcQm78-sc3yYVZYucc/edit

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To what extent does globalization empower individuals and groups in society?

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To what extent does globalization empower individuals and groups in society?

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUvUacifzGcAoRPaYw1xbzlDrAMuFLsKr_pA2nInO8U/edit

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Due to social globalization many of the more developed countries have become aware of the things that go on in other parts of the world such as child labour. There has recently been more movements to stop child labour in developing countries which would not have happened had more people not become aware of the issue facing youth in places all over the world.

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"The importance of civic responsibility is paramount to the success of democracy and philanthropy. By engaging in civic responsibility, citizens ensure and uphold certain democratic values... Those values or duties include justice, freedom, equality, diversity... participation, truth, patriotism, human rights, rule of law, tolerance, mutual assistance, self restraint and self respect. Schools teach civic responsibility to students with the goal to produce responsible citizens and active participants in community and government."

-Jennifer Seif

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Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization

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Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization

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Historically, globalization has been considered both a great opportunity and a threat. Globalization is a multifaceted phenomenon which entails several economic, cultural, and political pros and cons. Discover here the implications and arguments for and against globalization. Debate based on the Module "Do Nations Matter on a Global World?" from the LSE100 Course (The London School of Economics and Political Science)
Brief history of globalization

Globalization is a process of growing exchange, interaction and integration between people, governments and private organizations across the globe. International trade, capital flows, migration, technological transfer and cultural exchanges are some of the typical manifestations of this process. The encounters and relationships between ancient civilizations and the colonization processes initiated during the Age of Discoveries were archaic and early-modern forms of globalization. During the 19th century technological progress and the Industrial Revolution catalyzed globalization. The political and economic international agreements after the Second World War accelerated this process even further. However, this term really became paramount in the academic literature and media after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the Soviet Union which enabled a much more fluid communications, exchanges of goods and services and migration.

For years globalization was equated with progress and economic growth and generally supported. However, in the last few years an increasing number of voices have started to criticize this phenomenon and point at several flaws and dangers associated with it. The anti-globalization movement has grown. Not only left-wing anti-capitalists oppose globalization, but conservative nationalists have recently emerged as a strong force against it. To what extent is globalization to blame for problems such as national unemployment, inequality, terrorism and cultural homogenization?

Globalization pros and cons

Globalization is such a complex phenomenon that here we are going to dissect its pros and cons across three different dimensions or angles: economic, cultural and political

Economic globalization

Economic globalization echoes the views of neoliberal and neoclassicist thinkers in which states lose prominence and the world becomes a single global market of individual consumers. These consumers are characterized by their material and economic self-interest - rather than cultural, civic or other forms of identity. The expansion and dominance of global companies and brands is another key feature. These corporations contribute to deepen global interconnectedness not only by uniformly shaping consumption patterns across societies, but by binding economies together through complex supply chains, trade networks, flows of capital and manpower.
Pros of economic globalization: Cons of economic globalization:
Cultural globalization

It refers to the process of transmission of values, ideas, cultural and artistic expressions. In the era of the Internet and fast communications people can interact more easily with each other. Multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism are to some extent manifestations of cultural globalization. Communities are less insulated than ever in history, even those who cannot travel can have today a good understanding of other cultures and meet virtually people from other parts of the world. People change their views and lifestyle influenced by global cultural and consumption trends.
Pros of cultural globalization: Cons of cultural globalization:
Political globalization

The political dimension is a newer feature of the globalization debate, as over the last 30 years there has been a rise in the influence and power of international and regional institutions such as the European Union (EU), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), MERCOSUR in South America, and the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These international and supranational actors increasingly shape domestic politics.
Pros of political globalization:

Access to international aid and financial support

It contributes to world peace. It reduces risk of invasions, more checks on big powers and limitationn on nationalism

International organizations are often committed to spread values like freedom and to fight abuses within countries

Smaller countries can work together and gain more influence internationally

Governments can learn from each other

Cons of political globalization:
To summarize, no matter from which angle we look at globalization, whether economic, cultural or political, both the opportunities and drawbacks are numerous.
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Globalization pros and cons: economic, cultural, political

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Economic, cultural, and political pros and cons of globalization. History of globalization. Discover implications and arguments in favor and against it.

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Pros and Cons of Multinational Corporations

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Pros and Cons of Multinational Corporations

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http://nlcatp.org/9-major-pros-and-cons-of-multinational-corporations/

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Measure of the quantity and quality of goods people have access to

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What civic responsibilities should we embrace in relation to to globalization and what strategies should we use to meet these goals?

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What civic responsibilities should we embrace in relation to to globalization and what strategies should we use to meet these goals?

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZf7qWIE3LZ3zQF-uaMEUI87uYWZ-IwVNvklqWXin_w/edit

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Democracy creates stable environments, which in turn harbours strong economies. This allows for a nation's citizens to become more empowered and educated, leaving the country less dependent on foreign aid. Some believe that a democratic government should be a guranteed human right: the right to choose. However, it is argued that the promotion of democracy is simply the spread of Americanization.

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Education in Developed vs. Developing Countries

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Education in Developed vs. Developing Countries

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The first legal document of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was formed in 1948 by the United Nations. Since then, international treaties for human rights have been created to protect the rights that every human is guranteed.

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How Does Globalization Affect People Around the World?

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How Does Globalization Affect People Around the World?

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Introduction

Globalisation is often referred to when discussing things such as trade, travel or large international companies and people think that it has nothing to do with them. No matter where people live in the world, however, they can be affected by globalisation on an individual, local, national and global scale.

Individuals

Globalisation affects every aspect of an individual's life including, religion, food, transport, language, music and clothing. It affects each individual differently however, depending on a diverse number of factors such as location, education and income.

While globalisation is said to unite the world, it has often been criticised for widening the gap between the rich and poor. It also has been said to favour the wealthy and educated, particularly those citizens belonging to the wealthier countries such as the United States. For the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the large transnational corporations (TNCs) such as Bill Gates, the CEO of computer technology company, Microsoft, this seems to be particularly true. Born into a wealthy American family and receiving a solid education throughout his life, including his study at Harvard University, Gates' personal wealth of US$52.8 billion by 2001 makes him the world's richest person. Refer Image 1

People from developing nations are disadvantaged to an even greater extent than the poor from developed nations. Aside from being exploited as cheap labour, many are also without access to technology. For those who do have access, many are unable to use the internet owing to their inability to read and write, or to communicate in English which has become the dominant language in the new global world. People from poorer nations are said to also be exposed to more pollution. This pollution is suggested to have resulted from globalisation which places importance on international travel and trade, as well as industry.

Local

On a local level, globalisation has dramatically changed the nature of business. Many smaller, local companies have been pushed out of business by their TNC competitors. It is often a result of consumers turning to the cheaper retail prices which TNCs can offer, owing to many having manufactured products using cheap foreign labour. In response, campaigns have been initiated to promote local markets being restored and the return of locally produced goods and services. The food industry is often referred to when making the point of just how much we import, how far it has to come and the impact that this is having on the environment. It has been suggested that the average meal in the United Kingdom has travelled up to 3860 kilometres before it reaches the table. Increasing the local production of food would mean that less packaging and less transport would have a noticeable benefit to the environment. Refer Image 2

Local cultures have also been affected by globalisation. Traditional customs and rituals are being replaced with the popular culture of the United States and the United Kingdom. Local communities are no longer abundant with only local cuisine, but are likely to have fast food chains such as McDonald's or restaurants with foreign dishes. The languages of local communities are being lost, as is traditional clothing. Younger generations, in particular, are embracing assimilation (the gradual adoption of customs and attitudes) into a more 'Americanised' society.

National

Globalisation, which is often dominated by finance, economics and business, has naturally had a significant effect on a national level. While nations such as the United States have prospered from the wealth created by globalisation, the circumstances of poor nations may have actually become worse. The level of inequality is made apparent when it is considered that the collected national incomes of Jamaica, Nepal, Ecuador, Georgia and Sudan are equivalent to the personal wealth of Bill Gates.

The problem is that for many poorer nations, the situation will continue to worsen. Their citizens are often less likely to be educated, or have the skills to assist in improving the economy of their country. For those who do have the education and skills, they are often granted visas to move to developed, wealthier nations for the chance of a better standard of living. While this improves their quality of life, their country is being left without the skilled workers that are needed to improve its economy.

Wealthier nations are also disadvantaging the poorer ones by reducing the aid that they are providing. This results in a decline in conditions which normally entice foreign investments. A number of nations rely on this money to do things such as repay debts to foreign nations and without it, they are forced to struggle.

Global

Globalisation has resulted in almost every aspect of life existing on an increasingly international scale. A global economy is emerging owing to companies and countries expanding their international trade through improvements in technology. People are travelling to foreign countries more and cultures are being exchanged to form a shared global identity.

In response to the way the world is operating on more of a global level, global organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been established. These organisations with global power are able to help resolve conflicts between nations, in much the same way that conflict within a nation can be resolved at a national level. Refer Image 3

The fact that humans all share the same global environment means that they are dependent on each other being able to protect it. The effects of globalisation on the environment have come under heavy criticism in the past. It is thought that globalisation is a major contributor to global warming, due to its emphasis on international travel and trade, as well as industry. Statistics show that compared to 1950, emissions of carbon dioxide in 2000 had increased fourfold. In response, new policies have been adopted by countries to try to better protect the environment. This includes the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which involved delegates from 150 countries meeting in Japan to address the issue of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.

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The impact of globalisation: individuals, local, national and global, Globalisation, Globalisation and changing environments, SOSE: Geography, Year 9, WA Introduction Globalisation is often referred to when discussing things such as trade, travel or large international companies and people think that it has nothing to do with them.

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Composition of statistics including life expectancy, income per capita, literacy, and education indicators used to rank countries by human development. The HDI of a country determines the quality of life and standard of living its citizens have.

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Immigration has a lot to do with globalization as before it there was a lack of knowledge about what was out there in the world. Immigration obviously affects the immigrants as it gives them a new place to call home, but it also affects the people already living there. For example, it could affect them economically as there will be more people with a lot of diversity fighting for jobs.

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The Use of Natural Resources Around the World

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The Use of Natural Resources Around the World