POLS 2401 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Cultural Imperialism, Ethnic Nationalism, Glocalization
10 Jan 2019
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Global issues: there are those issues that are transnational that is, they cross political boundaries (country borders). Globalization: the intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders. The world is not shrinking physically but in a sense, it become smaller due to travel and communication speeds have increased. Interdependence and technological advancement have increased in some parts of the world, this is not true for the vast majority of third world countries. Globalization is far from universal when measured by internet usage. The globalization of communication in the less-developed countries typically is a one- way position: they only receive information. We are also experiencing global disintegration: the breakup of soviet union and yugoslavia as well as other ethnic and national conflicts, many subnational groups desire to govern themselves. Bad = increased global trade in illegal drugs. Areas affected by globalization includes political, economic, and cultural. Exploitative; only benefits a few; gap between rich and poor.
