SOCA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Roland Robertson, Modernization Theory, Glocalization
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Globalization: occurs as people and institutions across the planet become increasingly aware of, and dependent on, one another. Positive consequences of globalization: technological advancement facilitates fast transportation, global economies are intertwined and interdependent, media has increased reach. Negative consequences of globalization: power dynamics around the world have intensified, not all individuals experience access to travel or migration. Some anti-globalization activists suggest that globalization is a form of imperialism the economic domination of one country by another. Technology: technological progress has made it possible to move goods and information over long distances quickly and inexpensively. Politics: there has to be some political desire to facilitate the movement of goods, people, and capital. Economics: capitalism demands the availability of new markets: transnational corporations: large businesses with head offices in rich countries that. Rely heavily on foreign labour and foreign production. Increasingly emphasize skills and advances in design, technology, and management. Increasingly autonomous from national governments: tradition corporations:
