GLOA 101 gmu

What is globalization defined as in relation to countries?

Countries are more connected economically, politically, and culturally.

How do borders affect trade and communication in globalization?

Borders matter less for trade, communication, and finance.

What accelerates connections in globalization?

Technology accelerates connections.

What does the term 'stretching' mean in the context of globalization?

Stretching refers to the expansion of social relations across different areas of the world.

What does 'intensification' refer to in globalization?

Intensification refers to the deepening of social relations across world-space.

Name one aspect of political globalization.

International institutions.

Name one example of cultural globalization.

Media influence.

What is an example of environmental globalization?

Climate change agreements.

What does technological globalization include?

The internet.

What is the distinction between Little g and Big G in globalization?

Little g refers to the process of globalization, while Big G refers to the political agenda promoting globalization.

Why is the distinction between Little g and Big G important?

It helps understand the difference between globalization as a natural process and as a political project.

How can globalization continue despite declining political support?

Globalization continues through ongoing markets, migration, and communication.

What is globality?

A condition where the world is tightly interconnected and traditional borders are challenged.

Does globality mean national identity disappears?

No, national identity does not disappear with globality.

What is the global imaginary?

The growing awareness that we live in one interconnected world.

How does social media relate to the global imaginary?

Social media exemplifies our interconnectedness and awareness of global issues.

What is market globalism?

An ideology that advocates for free markets as the best approach.

What is justice globalism?

An ideology that focuses on equality and social justice in globalization.

What does religious globalism emphasize?

It emphasizes the role of religious beliefs and values in globalization.

What are the four forms of globalization?

1. Embodied, 2. Disembodied, 3. Objectified, 4. Institutional.

What is an example of embodied globalization?

Migration or tourism.

What exemplifies disembodied globalization?

Movement of ideas, such as social media or movies.

What does objectified globalization refer to?

The movement of goods and commodities, for example, iPhones.

What is institutional globalization?

The presence of global organizations, such as the UN, IMF, or WTO.

What is one crucial takeaway about globalization?

Globalization is not neutral; it has political implications.

What impact does technology have on globalization?

Technology accelerates the connections between countries.

Why do traditional borders matter less in globalization?

Because trade, communication, and finance transcend borders.

What does globalization promote according to Big G?

Integration and support for free markets.