A WORLD OF IDEAS

GLOBAL MEDIA CULTURE

Impact of Media on Cultural Globalization:

1. Media provide an extensive transnational transmission of cultural products.
2. Media contribute to the formation of communicative networks and social structures.

Importance of Global Media:

1. Promote a restructuring of cultural and social communities
2. Media (such as the press, radio, TV) have been very important in the formation of
national communities.
3. The internet facilitates communication across the globe and also supports the formation
of new social communities in which members can interact with each other.
4. Satellite TV and radio allow immigrants to be in close contact with their homeland’s
language and culture.

GLOBALIZATION OF RELIGION

Religion became an integral part of colonization and later on globalization. Religion has
been a major feature in some historical conflicts and the most recent wave of modern terrorism.

The Impact of Globalization on Religion:

1. Flattens cultural differences
2. Erodes local customs and beliefs
3. Spreads secular, capitalist way of life

What is Religion Nowadays?

1. It is no longer a set of beliefs that people arrive by reflection
2. It is a symbolic system which carries our identity and marks out social ethic and other
boundaries
3. It marks crucial moments in the life cycle with rituals
4. It provides powerful mechanisms for psychological and social tension.

Role of Religion in Promoting World Peace

1. The moral principles and values contained in the teachings of great religious teachers
are essential factors for the reduction of and ultimate eradication of greed, hatred and
delusion – which form the root cause of conflicts and wars.
2. Religion inspires and guides people and also provides them with the necessary tools to
reduce greed with the practice of charity; to overcome hate and aversion with loving
kindness; and to remove ignorance with the development of wisdom and insight.

Negative Aspects:
1. Madness of some so-called religionists who try to convert and win followers
2. Misinterpretations of scriptural texts
3. Religious persecutions, inquisitions and “holy wars”
 GLOBAL POPULATION AND MOBILITY

World Population

World population in 2018 7,632,819,325

Median age of the population 29.9
Fertility rate 2.51
Number of people per kilometer 76
World population projection by 2055 10 billion persons
World population projection by 2088 11 billion persons
Rank of the Philippines in terms of population No. 13
Top 5 Largest Population 1 – China
2 – India
3 - USA
4 - Indonesia
5 - Brazil

Global Mobility/Migration

- the flow or movement of people from one place to another around the world. The main
purpose of migration is to find work or employment.

Factors Influencing Migration and Population Movements

1. Socio-political, economic and ecological factors are the main forces driving migration.
2. Rising communal violence world-wide, often as a result of ethnic or religious intolerance,
has led to increased levels of migration.
3. Economic disparity between developing and developed economies encourages the
movement of skilled labor from the former to the latter. Temporary migration visas allow
for an increase in the rate of circular migration.
4. Changes in the ecological environment have the potential to worsen food and water
insecurity in various parts of the globe. Limited access to food and water resources may
push people to migrate to countries where these resources are more readily available.

Companies need a global workforce and global mobility for the following reasons:

1. To prepare for and respond to opportunities in global production

2. To promote research, development and innovation
3. To improve customer sales, service and growth.
4. To manage country’s global mobility investments
GLOBAL CITY (WORLD CITY, ALPHA CITY, WORLD CENTER)

- A city generally considered to be an important node in the global economic system.

- Linkages binding a city have a direct and tangible effect on global affairs through socio-
economic means.
- Popularized by sociologist Saskia Sassen in 1991
- City involved with large amounts of global business
- City with influence and “financial capital”

CHARACTERISTICS OF GLOBAL/WORLD CITIES:

1. A variety of international financial services, notably in finance, insurance, real estate,

banking, accountancy and marketing
2. Headquarters of several multinational corporations
3. The existence of financial headquarters, a stock exchange, and major financial
institutions
4. Domination of the trade and economy of a large surrounding area
5. Major manufacturing centres with port and container facilities
6. Considerable decision-making power on a daily basis and at a global level
7. Centers of new ideas and innovation in business, economics, culture and politics
8. Centers of media and communications for global networks
9. Dominance of the national region with great international significance
10. High percentage of residents employed in the services sector and information sector
11. High quality educational institutions, including renowned universities, international
student attendance and research facilities
12. Multi-functional infrastructure offering some of the best legal, medical, and entertainment
facilities in the country
13. Highly diverse in terms of language, culture, religion, and ideologies.
 ACTIVITY NO. 2 (for 9:00-10:30 and 10:30 – 12:00 TTH classes)
ACTIVITY NO. 3 (for 1:00-2:30 TTH and 3:00-4:00 MWF classes)

GLOBAL MOBILITY/MIGRATION

Research on a news report on any of the following cases for the last three years (2016-
2019). (CHOOSE ONLY ONE)

1. Cases of Sexually-Abused OFWs

2. Cases of Imprisoned OFWs
3. Cases of Murdered/Killed OFWs
4. Cases of Bodily Injured/Harassed OFWs
5. Cases of Mentally Deranged OFWs while working abroad

FORMAT:

NAME: ______________________ COURSE AND YEAR: ________________

Schedule: __________________________

1. Cite the name of the OFW and the place of work

2. Cite whether he/she is legally authorized to work abroad (documented OFW)
3. Place of work, whether in hospital, factory, house helper, etc.
4. Years of working abroad
5. Cite the case (from start up to the present)
6. Decision of the court if there was any
7. If possible, the photo of the person be attached
8. Write the source of information

Write-up should be printed on a short bond paper (Rockwell 11 or 12)

NOTE: Save your work (soft and hard copies) including the previous activities to be
submitted and collected when we resume classes depending on the guidelines and advisory
that we will receive from SLC.