Social Studies

Globalization’s influence can be found in almost every aspect of our lives. What are the five major types of globalization?

1. Economic globalization – easier movement of goods, production, capital, labor and resources. Can also relate to connections between global stock markets and currencies.

2. Technological globalization – rapid spread of communications and computer technologies, as well as equipment and machinery.

3. Political globalization – countries adopt more uniform policies and types of government.

4. Cultural globalization – gradual harmonization of the world’s culture at the expense of local cultures. Countries also adopt common attitudes and acceptable behaviors.

5. Environmental globalization – the world’s ecosystems are connected and all countries must protect the environment together.

Explain how globalization influences the human experience and two factors that shape a person's perspective

Socio-economic status - This is a measure of a person or group’s position in a community or society and can be determined by education, income, parent’s occupation, and place.

Lived experience - A wide range of experiences based on one’s ethnic background, age, gender, schooling, travel, residence, and past experience with the use of conflict and cooperation can influence how one views relevant social, economic, political, and environmental issues.

Identify and explain the two main types of worldviews

The anthropocentric worldview focuses on how humans can be considered the controllers of nature for good and for bad.

Expansionist worldview: Humanity has the right to exploit nature and its resources. Any problems that arise can be solved through better technology and new territory to obtain needed resources.

The biocentric worldview looks at humanity as one species out of millions.

Ecological worldview: nature is seen to be something that is to be valued and preserved rather than exploited and tamed. The ecological worldview developed as a response to the destruction of the environment caused by industrialization. This worldview has seen growth in recent years as people have become concerned with issues related to global warming a