02 - CHANGES MORE CHANGES
Page 1: Geo Economic Changes
Topic introduced: Geo Economic Changes.
Focus on historical transformations influencing global economies.
Page 2: Geo Economic Changes Overview
Changes and changes and more changes
Emphasizes the continued evolution and transformation of socio-economic structures.
Capitalism, Imperialism and Globalization
2A. End of Imperialism & 20th-century Decolonization
Key historical themes to be explored.
Page 3: Changes and More Changes
Repetition highlights the idea of constant change in global dynamics.
Page 4: Historical Transformation
Late 20th century presents significant events reshaping social landscapes.
Page 5: Major Developments Influencing Change
Observed transformations:
Technological revolution
Global interdependence of economies
New relationships between economy, state, and society
Collapse of Soviet statism
Page 6: Capitalism Restructuring
Capitalism undergoing profound restructuring characterized by:
Page 7: Key Characteristics of Restructuring
Greater flexibility in management
Decentralization and networking within firms and among external firms
Empowerment of capital over labor
Decline of labor movement influence
Page 8: Individualization in Labor
Increasing individualization and diversification of work relationships
Massive incorporation of women in the workforce under discriminatory conditions
Selective state intervention for market deregulation
Page 9: Welfare State and Global Competition
Dismantling parts of the welfare state
Intensified global economic competition amidst cultural diversification
Page 10: Global Consequences of Overhauling
Emergence of Asia-Pacific as a dominant manufacturing center
Unification of Europe (arduous process)
Development of a North American regional economy
Page 11: Interdependence in Global Economy
Formation of an interdependent global economic network functioning in real-time.
Page 12: Uneven Development and Crime
Accentuation of uneven development North-South
Rise of global criminal organizations
Page 13: Communication and Environmental Awareness
Exponential growth of interactive computer networks
Increasing environmental consciousness
Page 14: Legitimacy Crisis in Political Systems
Political structures face a legitimacy crisis due to:
Scandals
Dependence on media and leadership personalities
Isolation from the public
Page 15: Characteristics of Social Movements
Social movements described as:
Fragmented
Localistic
Single-issue oriented
Transitory
Page 16: Identity in Times of Change
Amidst chaotic changes, people seek solid identities:
Religious
Ethnic
Territorial
National
Page 17: Capitalism, Imperialism & Globalization
Review needed on the historical overview of capitalism's influence on globalization.
Page 18: Lecture Objective
Understanding capitalism's history and its role as a globalization engine.
Page 19: Summary of Economic System
Focus on capitalism's transformations and its global impact.
Page 20: End of Imperialism & Decolonization
Examining the decline of imperialism and the decolonization movements in the 20th century.
Page 21: Age of Imperialism
Late 19th to early 20th centuries marked by significant global developments changing imperial-colonial relationships.
Page 22: Definition of Imperialism
Introduction to imperialism, with a video resource for further understanding.
Page 23: Industrialization Context
Late 19th and early 20th centuries marked by European industrialization and its expansion pattern.
Page 24: Industrialization Explained
Definition and effects of the Industrial Revolution on colonial economies.
Page 25: Technological Advancements
New technologies facilitated colonial expansion beyond coastlines into interior regions.
Page 26: Emergence of Multinational Corporations
The rise of multinational corporations and organized international finance in banking centers.
Page 27: Global Capitalist Economy
The impact of commercialization intertwining economies globally.
Page 28: Economic Inequality in Capitalism
Capitalism benefitted imperial states over colonies, creating economic disparities.
Page 29: European Superiority Rhetoric
European superiority narratives fueled resentment in colonized regions.
Page 30: Non-European Imperialism
Non-European countries, like Japan and Italy, continued imperial expansion into the 1930s.
Page 31: Intellectual Opposition to Imperialism
Growing opposition to imperialism from intellectuals and politicians in the early 20th century.
Page 32: Events Leading to Decline of Imperialism
Key events of the 20th century leading to the decline of imperialism.
Page 33: The First World War Impact
Analyzing how WWI influenced the demise of imperialism.
Page 34: The Great Depression
Effects of the Great Depression on colonial powers and their empires.
Page 35: The Second World War Influence
WWII's role in weakening imperial control globally.
Page 36: Japan’s Role in Decline of Imperialism
Japan’s occupation of European colonies highlighting the demand for colonial freedom.
Page 37: Map of Japanese Expansion
Geographical focus illustrating Japan’s territorial acquisitions.
Page 38: Period of Independence
1947 to 1970 noted as a time of significant independence movements in former colonies.
Page 39: India’s Independence as a Catalyst
India’s independence in 1947 triggered the surrender of colonies by imperial powers.
Page 40: Process of Independence
Independence processes characterized by resistance and military action.
Page 41: Status of Former Colonies by the 1970s
Majority of former colonies achieved independence by the 1970s.
Page 42: Post-Independence Influence Strategies
Former imperial powers maintained influence via educated local elites within European-style governance.
Page 43: Cold War Dynamics
Period of political division influenced by communism and democracy during the Cold War.
Page 44: Triumph of Capitalism Vs. Informal Imperialism
Efforts by the USA to ensure capitalism’s supremacy amidst a backdrop of informal imperialism.
Page 45: Global Political Context
Overview of geopolitical divisions during the Cold War era.
Page 46: End of Cold War and Imperialism
1990 marked the dissolution of Soviet influence and the end of the imperialism era.