SOCIOL 2 Lecture 2: Sociology 2 - notes
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Globalization shapes many dimensions of your life . What you believe in (religion, values, etc. ) Of course, some people are more removed from globalization than others. But: globalization affects almost everyone in some form and to some degree. Of course, the reach of globalization around the world is uneven. But: globalization reaches almost every place in the world. All world regions, not just the united states and europe (i. e. the west) From the 2016 uc irvine campus report: 30% of students born outside the united states. 50% of students are non-native english speakers. 70% of students with mothers born outside the united states. 70% of students with fathers born outside the united states. The allure of globalization as a concept. Globalization as a charismatic , promiscuous , unfaithful , slippery concept. Discussions and debates about globalization are pervasive: Massive growth in the academic literature on globalization. Growth in newspaper articles and press releases referring to globalization 1985-
