Social Globalization unit one

globalization

the process by which the worlds citizens are becoming increasingly connected and interdependent

dimensions of globalization

are thematic ways to understand how globalization impacts people around the world

forces of globalization

the different ways to look at causes and effects of globalization

Forces of Globalization (4T’s)

• trade

• transportation

• technology

• transnationals

trade

the exchange of goods between partners

technology

any tool that makes human life easier

transportation

any device used to transfer physical people and goods

transnationals

a company based in one country, that also operates out of more than one country

dimensions of globalization

-economic

-political

-cultural

-social

-enviromental

political dimesions of globalization

refers to the growing influence of international organizations and political cooperations between countries

social and cultural dimensions of globalization

focuses on the impact of globalization on the life of people, thir work and their communities

economic dimensions of globalizations

incolves the increasing interconnectivness of economics through trade, investment and the flow of capitol

enviromental dimensions of globalizations

describes how enviromental issues are interconnected globally and require international cooperation

identity

the qualities beliefs that distinguish a person or group from others

individual identity

the traits that make up a persons sense of self

collective identity

a shared senese of belonging to a group based on having a certain things in common with members of the group

acculturation

the cultural changes of when two cultures of a minority group are absorbed by another

assimilation

a process that occurs when the culture of a minority group is absorbed by another

accomadation

an inclusive process where mainstream society adjusts its institution, laws or customs

cultural hyberdization

the effort and process by which elements or two or more distince cultures merge

pluralistic society

a society made up of many distinct groups