SOC 360 Lecture Notes - Washington Consensus, Neoliberalism, Structural Adjustment

• School: U of S
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 360
• Professor: Darrell Mc Laughlin

Document Summary

What is globalization? continuation of is globalization new; Modern period and its consequences contemporary period globalization as a contests concept debates about globalization overview of the major topics. Rise of capitalism (individualism and accumulation) and liberal political ideas of limited government major force behind intensification of global interaction. Very different than what was happening before. With the reformation the charging of interest//making a profit// individual goals and successes within business was very much seen as a positive thing. Shift in consciousness the collective dominated -- the survival of the group was centred on ones behaviour: as a result we see different types of politics take place. Liberalism within politics: democratization within society, many different forms rather than a continuum, ex in canada: student movement in quebec in 2012. 1900"s women and slaves gained their freedom (eventually included aboriginal people as well) Used the resources to achieve their individual countries goals.