SOCA02H3 Lecture : Chapter 9.docx

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19 Apr 2012
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Globalization gas transformed and improved the way we live. Inequality between rich and poor countries remains staggering. People oppose globalization because it may hurt a local culture and natural environment. Some anti-globalization suggests globalization is a form of imperialism. Imperialism: economic domination of one country by another. When someone buys a pair of nikes they insert themselves in a global commodity chain. Sociology makes us aware of the complex web of social relations and interactions in which we are embedded. Globalization extends the range of linkage, connecting our biography with global history and global social structure. The main sources of globalization are technology, politics and economics. Technology effects globalization the most because of it is fast and efficient. Moves things and information over long distance very quickly and inexpensively. Such as telecommunications, and travel through planes/boats/ cars. Globalization could not occur without advanced technology, but advanced technology by itself could never bring globalization about.