The Contemporary World

These flashcards cover key concepts of globalization and its impact on culture, society, and economic dynamics, as presented in the lecture notes.

Globalization

The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, driven by trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

Homogeneity

The increasing uniformity in the world as cultural influences, economic factors, and political orientations shape common practices and shared forms of government.

Cultural Imperialism

A phenomenon where a dominant culture influences other cultures, often undermining local traditions and practices.

Heterogeneity

The emergence of new cultural practices, economies, and political structures as a result of interaction between different societies.

Cultural Differentialism

The theory emphasizing the fundamental differences between cultures that argue these differences are not easily changed by globalization.

Cultural Hybridization

The process where cultures interact and blend to create new cultural forms, integrating local and global elements.

Cultural Convergence

The theory that argues globalization leads to the homogenization of cultures worldwide due to strong flows of people, information, and goods.

Demographic Transition

A significant period in history where birth rates decline from high levels to low levels in a particular country or region.

Global Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, driven by push factors such as poor conditions and pull factors such as better opportunities.

Agent-Opponent Paradox

The complex relationship where religious organizations act as both promoters of globalization and resistors against cultural homogenization.