Global Networks

TNCT Lesson 03: Global Networks

Lesson Objectives

• Identify the expanse of global networks created by globalization and religions.

• Discuss importance of global networks in contemporary society development.

• Explain globalization components, operations, effects, and networks in daily life and society.

• Recognize displacement of communities due to environmental degradation and refugee factors.

• Stress the role of creative imagination in assembling diverse global parts.

• Write insights generated from globalization interconnectedness in a map.

Understanding Globalization

What is Globalization?

• Definition: Growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.

• Driven by cross-border trade in goods/services, technology, investments, people, and information.

• Source: Peterson Institute of International Economics (2018).

Effects of Globalization

• Integrated product and financial markets globally.

• Driving forces include trade and capital flows across borders.

• Affects income distribution among countries.

Implications

• Widening income gap between rich and poor countries.

• Practices endangering environment and cultural heritage.

• Intensifies socio-political and economic interdependence.

Migration Dynamics

Definition of Migration

• Movement of individuals/groups from one territory to another for temporary or permanent residence (International Organization for Migration).

• Can be voluntary or involuntary, long-term or short-term.

Types of Migration

1. Internal Migration

   • Movement within the same country driven by job opportunities and living conditions.

2. External Migration

   • Movement across country borders, can be voluntary or forced.

3. Emigration

   • Leaving one’s country to settle in another.

4. Immigration

   • Entering a new country for permanent residence.

Reasons for Migration

Push and Pull Factors

• Push Factors:

  • Environmental: Natural disasters, climate change, depletion of resources.

  • Political: War, persecution, human rights violations.

  • Cultural: Family reunification, educational opportunities, lifestyle changes.

  • Economic: Job opportunities, higher wages, healthcare access.

Environmental Factors

• Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes).

• Climate change effects (e.g., rising sea levels).

• Resources depletion.

Political Factors

• War and conflict.

• Political persecution and instability.

Cultural Factors

• Reunification with family.

• Educational opportunities.

• Pilgrimages and spiritual journeys.

Economic Factors

• Job opportunities leading to better living standards.

• Access to better healthcare and services.

Human Trafficking

Definition

• Illegal movement of people for exploitation through forced labor, often utilizing coercion, fraud, or deception.

• Involves threat to or abuse of vulnerable individuals.

Trafficking Statistics

• Trends and facts related to different types of exploitation among trafficked persons globally.

Faith and Religion in Globalization

Push Factors for Migration due to Religion

• Religious persecution; conflicts lead individuals to flee.

• Political/legal restrictions against religions force believers to migrate.

• Lack of religious freedom encourages migration to more open societies.

Pull Factors for Religion

• Migration for religious freedom.

• Establishing faith-based communities for support.

• Pilgrimages for spiritual fulfillment.

Global Religious Landscape

• Christianity is the largest religion globally, around 30% of world population.

• Significant declines in religious identification in European countries.

• Jewish population decline evident even in Israel.

Group Project Presentation

Instructions

• Class divided into five groups focusing on specific cases (e.g., Rohingyas in Myanmar, Vietnamese Boat People).

• Follow specific format for case study, submit PDF version and presentation slides.

• Present case study using various applications or cue cards.