Unit 8 Globalization

Globalization

Globalization

-the integration of people and companies due to more trade and communication

-increasing global connections through rapid growth, communication, and transport

-rapid intensification of worldwide social relations

-swift and free flow of capital, people, and ideas across national borders

-the worldwide movement of people, data, drugs, weapons, ideas, disease, money, etc

-to encourage political and economic alliances between member nations

-allow govs to regulate globalization

What is the purpose of regional organizations like NAFTA and the EU?

-to oversee the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to ensure that trade among nations flows as smoothly and freely as possible

-manage tariffs and trade agreements

Why was the WTO (World Trade Organization) created?

-Push factors: lack of food due to drought, natural disasters, and political oppression

-Pull factors: people hope for a better life for themselves and their children

-escape the dangers of war

What are some major causes of world migration and immigration?

Sustainable growth (aka green growth)

-manage development so that growth can occur but without destroying air, water, and land resources

-involves 2 goals: meeting current economic needs while ensuring the preservation of the environment and the conservation of resources for future generations

Ex: organic farming that uses less water

coal

the most damaging energy source to our environment

-women's lives have improved financially

-the status for these groups are improving and these groups are making notable gains in many parts of the world

What is the overall trend in social and economic rights for groups like women and LGBTQ+ people?

-people around the world are viewing the same global events, popular programs, and sports

-we listen to the same music

-we view the same art

-we read the same books

In what ways is the world becoming similar?

by blending outside cultural influences with their culture

How are some places embracing world similarity?

by fighting to protect their unique cultural identities

How are some places fighting back against world similarity?