• Globalization: Process by which goods, services, capital, people, information, and ideas flow across borders.

• Characteristics:

  • Connectivity

  • Borderless Global Trade

  • Cultural Diversity

  • Mobility

  • Changes in Information Technology

Page 5: Importance of Globalization

• Expands educational horizons for students.

• Technology enhances access to information about different countries.

Page 6: Technology Tools that Promote Globalization

• Platforms include:

  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Wiki Spaces

  • Phones

  • Microsoft Office

  • Web Quest

  • Podcasts

  • Email

Page 7: Types of Globalization

• Categories include:

  • Economic

  • Social

  • Political

  • Cultural

  • Industrial

  • Religious

  • Legal/Ethical

Page 8: Reasons for Globalization

• Firms operate internationally to:

  • Secure better resources and energy.

  • Access low-cost labor.

  • Seek new markets for products.

  • Overcome limitations of domestic markets.

Page 9: Advantages of Globalization

• Key benefits include:

  • Advances in technology and science.

  • Business growth.

  • Easier migration for people.

  • Support from international organizations.

  • Increased employment opportunities from large companies.

Page 10: Disadvantages of Globalization

• Challenges include:

  • Increased risk of epidemic diseases.

  • Struggles for small companies.

  • Potential for conflict between developed countries.

  • Exploitation of poorer countries.

  • Heightened competition.

Page 11: Benefits of Globalization

• Benefits:

  • Increased world output and consumer welfare.

  • Reduced government responsibilities.

  • Promotion of peace.

  • Long-term gains for all.

Page 12: Costs of Globalization

• Costs:

  • Inequality and economic shocks.

  • Exploitation and poverty.

  • Job losses.

Page 13: Global Inequality

• Global Inequality: Impacts everyone negatively.

Page 14: Definition of Global Inequality

• Refers to unequal resource distribution based on social hierarchy.

• Inequality: Lack of equality or disparity.

Page 15: Causes of Global Inequality

• Factors include:

  • Religion

  • Gender Inequality

  • Income inequality

  • Unemployment

  • Social inequalities

  • Education and poverty.

Page 16: Discrimination Based on Religion

• Definition: Belief in supernatural control over destiny.

• Examples of religious discrimination:

  • Exclusion from activities based on religion.

Page 17: Gender Inequality

• Unequal treatment based on gender.

• Issues include pay gaps, job access, and representation.

Page 18: Workplace Inequality

• Women face income disparities and occupational segregation.

  • Average salaries for women lower than men's.

Page 19: Educational Inequality

• Gender discrimination impacts school access.

• Poverty limits education for children.

Page 20: Gender Inequality Worldwide

• Limited resource access for women in agriculture.

• Educational disparities still present, especially in rural areas.

Page 21: Healthcare Access Issues

• High maternal mortality rates due to lack of healthcare access.

• Gender-based violence remains prevalent.

Page 22: Conclusion on Gender Inequality

• Need for societal change in attitudes towards women.

• Importance of education and equal pay.

Page 23: Income and Wealth Inequality

• Income Inequality: Gap between rich and poor defined by asset and income distribution.

Page 24: Causes of Income Inequality

• Factors include labor market outcomes, globalization, technological changes, and gender pay gaps.

Page 25: Conclusion on Financial Inequality

• Technology increases production but fails to distribute wealth effectively.

Page 26: Unemployment

• Defined as those seeking but not employed.

Page 27: Unemployment Statistics in the Philippines

• Unemployment rate overview and socio-economic consequences.

Page 28: Solutions to Unemployment

• Focus on education, rural employment, and foreign investment.

Page 29: Social Inequalities

• Definition and areas of social inequality include:

  • Gender

  • Age

  • Race and Ethnicity

  • Religion

Page 30: Education Overview

• Education defined and categorized into formal and informal systems.

Page 31: Education Problems

• Issues include funding, teacher training, and discrimination.

Page 32: Poverty Definition

• Poverty: Lack of basic human needs.

• Types: Absolute and relative poverty.

Page 33: Causes of Poverty

• Contributing factors include lack of education and materialism.

Page 34: Effects of Poverty

• Consequences include poor health, low life expectancy, and crime.

Page 35: Addressing Poverty

• Government initiatives needed to tackle poverty and promote economic growth.

Page 36: Conclusion

• Emphasis on the collective responsibility to alleviate poverty.

• Importance of sustainable practices and policies.