PowerPoint Summary of:

Globalization

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Globalization

Slide 2:
Globalization

Globalization has many definitions, but

generally it refers to various global
interconnections

The interconnections exist across a

variety of human activities

• Economic

• Social

• Political

• Cultural

• Biological
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Slide 3:
Contradictions in Globalization

Globalization has many inherent

contradictions including
• It integrates and disintegrates
• It fosters cooperation and conflict
• It engenders order and disorder
• It is divisive and unifying

Some view it as a net positive, others as a

net negative

So far, globalization has had both positive

and negative effects on global peace
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Economic Globalization

Increasing economic interconnectivity

• International division of labor
• Rapidly expanding volume of capital flows
• Capital remains concentrated among the
wealthiest nations

Mixed evidence as to the effect of

economic globalization
• Unsure whether it exacerbates or reduces
economic inequality
• Economic interdependence is related to
more peaceful relations, but those left
behind tend to be resentful
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Politics and Globalization

Nation states are less able to control

social and economic events within their
territory

Global/regional decision-making bodies

(UN, EU, etc.) are rising in importance
but…
• They are not yet fully democratic/accountable

“CNN” effect pressures governments to

intervene on human rights violations

International non-state actors have

gained power
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Technology and Globalization

Increases access to information, but…

• Access is unevenly distributed

• Has made it easier to seek out like-minded

voices and avoid opposing views

Makes surveillance and certain types of

control easier
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Cultural Globalization

Increases exposure to foreign ideas and

practices, but…
• Cultural exports are disproportionately
from western countries, particularly the
U.S.
• In some cases, has resulted in
“commoditization” of cultures

Some ethnic and religious groups feel

culturally threatened by globalization
• Has resulted in a sharp increase in
reactionary “nationalist” and “fanatical”
groups
• Has “killed” some cultures
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Slide 8:
Globalization Is Here to Stay!

Globalization does have problems and

negative effects, but it is not going to
disappear. So…

We need to learn how to reap its

benefits, and minimize its costs. To do
that, we must:

• Understand its impacts

• Work to remedy the problems
• Work to spread the benefits as widely
as possible