SOCA02H3 Chapter : Brym_Ch9.docx
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Comparison of then [25 yrs ago] and now example of travelling to europe. Indicators of globalization: growth of tourism (1980 3. 5% travelled internationally, now 11. 3%, in # of international organizations & agreements. Inequality b/w rich & poor countries remain, : has transformed & improved the way we live, may be hurting local cultures & natural environment, anti-globalisations activists suggest globalization is a form of imperialism. Imperialism: the economic domination of 1 country by another y graph canada most exposed to international tourism; india/china least. 2 extract nat res or manu industrial goods. Emphasize skills & advances in design, tech & mngmnt. Autonomous from national governments y technological, political & economic factors work w/ eachother to globalize the world: ex) marlboro cigarettes popularity. ex) mcdonald s serves different foods in different countries: regionalization: the division of world into dfrnt & competic? economic, political & cultural areas. trade is not evenly distributed around the planet.