Globalization and Technological Advances

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to globalization and technological advances as discussed in the lecture.

Globalization

The process of the world becoming more connected and interdependent.

Technological Advances in Communication

New modes of communication that include radio, cell phones, and the internet.

Technological Advances in Transportation

New modes of transportation such as air travel and shipping containers that reduce the problem of physical distance.

New Energy Technologies

Innovations in energy sources like petroleum and nuclear power that raise productivity and material goods production.

Birth Control

More effective forms of birth control, including pills and implants, that give women greater control over fertility.

Green Revolution

A period in the 1950s and 1960s marked by increased use of fertilizers, mechanization, and genetically modified crops to boost agricultural productivity.

Epidemic Diseases

Diseases such as malaria and Ebola that persisted or emerged in the 20th century despite technological advances.

Climate Change Debates

Discussions surrounding human activity’s contribution to environmental degradation and the release of greenhouse gases.

Free-market Economics

Economic approach adopted by many nations post-Cold War, emphasizing less government intervention and more privatization.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

A document that challenged old assumptions about race, class, gender, and religion, promoting rights-based discourses.

Globalized Culture

The increasing interconnectedness of arts and entertainment, including global music, social media, and consumerism.

Anti-Globalization Movements

Movements that protest against the inequality and environmental consequences of globalization, including organizations like Greenpeace.