Globalization (1)

Globalization

Interconnectedness of human

beings

Globalization

a concept that refers both to the

compression of the world and the

intensification of consciousness of

the world as a whole (Robertson,

1992)

World System Paradigm

Space, Time and Globalization Paradigm

The Network Society School of Thought

THEORETICAL PARADIGMS ASSOCIATED WITH GLOBALIZATION

1. Core

2. Periphery

3. Semi-periphery

World System Paradigm

Core

the powerful and developed centers

of the system

Periphery

those regions that have been forcibly

subordinated to the core through

colonialism or other means

Semi-periphery

comprised of those states and regions that were previously in the periphery and are moving up

Space, Time and Globalization Paradigm

intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa

The Network Society School of Thought

technology and technological change are the underlying causes of the several processes that comprise globalization

Internationalization

Liberalization

Universalization and Westernization

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT

GLOBALIZATION

Internationalization

activities by entities such as corporations, states, international organizations, private organizations, and even individuals with reference to national borders and national governments.

Globalization

human activities that do not require reference to a state’s national borders

Glabalization as Liberalization

Liberalization is commonly understood as the removal of barriers and restrictions imposed by national governments so as to create an open and borderless world economy.

Globalization as universalization and westernization

Universalization denotes a process of spreading various objects, practices and experiences to the different parts of the planet.

John B. Larson

“Globalization is not a monolithic force but an evolving set of consequences – some good, some bad and some unintended. It is the new reality.”