Globalization And Its Effects On Society

Fortunately, many places in the world are covered with people who posses tons of possessions. From cellphones, to computers, different types of attire clothes, vehicles, furniture, electrical machinery, plastics, footwear and much more, China is one of the most largest goods exporting countries in the world. Have you ever look at the bottom of any particular item you own and saw the three words of “Made In China” on the majority of those items? China is a very large manufacturing piece of land that exports the many items that we see and posses in our country of the United States. Due to trades, imports, exports and agreements, Globalization, which is the process where businesses, industries and organizations develop the international

Globalization is defined by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick, and John Page as, “the deregulation of trade and finance in order to enable businesses and banks to operate globally. And the emergence of a single world market dominated by transnational companies” (The Economics of Happiness). Despite this un-alarming definition, Katherine Cullen believes the truth behind globalization is much more harmful. According to Cullen, globalization is detrimental to our economy, our climate, and our happiness and well-being. She argues that globalization has destructive practices, and due to, “the promotion of market economies and a consumer lifestyle [globalization disconnects] people from the natural world and fundamental connections absolutely necessary for people to be happy” (Cullen). She also notes that corporations, who are promoting globalization to for financial gain, try and push “cruel advertising” (Cullen) in other regions to endorse the American consumerist culture (Cullen). By doing this, corporations are, “deciding what our culture[s] [are] to increase profit” (Cullen). Cullen claims that corporations use other cultures for financial gain by drain those regions of their resources while transporting mass amounts of goods into the United States. This is why Cullen argues that globalization results in the acceleration of climate change. The act of transporting goods to and from the U.S. emits large amounts of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere (Cullen), resulting in

Since the term globalization became a prominent feature of global interactions during the 1980s, different changes have taken place within the global political, economic, and social spheres which has in turn resulted in a judiciously interdependent world compared to previous eras (Christopherson, Garretsen, & Martin, 2008). Globalization is mainly influenced by two overriding factors- liberation of global markets/economies coupled with the increasing development of new technologies. The latter nonetheless (technology) plays the function of a principle driving dynamism as well as an enabler of the process particularly in regards to global interconnectedness. Towards this end, Technology allowed globalization to produce fresh opportunities frontiers relating to diverse nations as well as organizations on one side while portending different challenges presented by entry barriers as noted by Bauernfeind, (20). Towards this end, technological advancement is universally advanced as the primary driver of globalization. While technology is indeed a critical aspect contributing to globalization as crucial determinant of global interactions, it is obviously not the only one but its role is most critical. This essay will therefore critically examine the role of technology in driving globalization with a view to understanding the present conceptualization as well as application of the phenomenon in global affairs.

Globalisation is disputably the most vital factor currently shaping the world economy. Although it is not a new phenomenon (waves of globalisation can be traced back to the 1800s) the changes it is bringing about now occur far more rapidly, spread more widely and have a much greater business, economic and social impact than ever before.

“Globalization is the process by which everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world.” Presently, the world is considered more globalized than it has ever been. The world today has embarked on strong world relations through trade, exchanging both knowledge and goods. According to the World Trade Organization there are ten benefits of trading systems; the first entails the idea that “people are usually reluctant to fight their customers.” This is the foundation our world is constructed on. Globalization’s effects in the world presently has allowed for a reduction in armed conflicts and warfare.

The impact that globalization provided to the world was a positive effect that expanded the influences from one country to another. Globalization is the process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture. Similarities on how national markets established themselves in other countries which increases not only international trade but also cultural exchange. This increases cultural trade because it gives countries the ability to be able consume products and take in products that would help their country. A vast of trade networks such as The Silk Road and The Columbian Exchange, became a central origin on how networking began. These trade networks gave the central idea of how regions can work together to trade, such as materials and silk, and can help expand the growth of their knowledge of the things. The significance of this origin established the beneficial things people use in the 21st century, such as, technology, the sharing of knowledge, and the trading process.

Jan Aart Scholte states that ‘Some people have associated globalization with progress, prosperity and peace. For others, however, the word has conjured up deprivation, disaster and doom.’ Globalization is truly a complex phenomenon. It indicates that the world today is getting smaller because people from all around the world are interconnect than before. Globalization is driven by a combination of economic, technological, sociocultural, and political factors. In this paper I will discuss the impact of globalization on society: at social, cultural, economic and political level. (Kivisto) (Viswanathan) (Pacific) (R.)

Globalization, it could be argued, began when tribes first realized there were other tribes in the surrounding areas. With different specialties and skills, these groups began to trade. While these groups may not have been very geographically separated, the available world was expanding as more and more people groups began to connect and interact. Landmarks in the development of globalization can be traced through history: from the exchange of both goods and knowledge on the silk roads and the discovery of the Americas to the inventions of the steam engine and the telegraph (Free Exchange, 2013). Through these milestones, the world was growing in terms of awareness, but shrinking in terms of ability to travel, trade, and share ideas.

What differentiates the depth and pervasiveness of globalisation in this century compared to previous is the acceleration of cultural issues driven by rapidly changing technologies that impact international trade agreements (Vitell, Nwachukwu, Barnes, 1993). Time is literally compressed to a level never before seen before in globalisation of previous centuries, with drastic impacts on international trade and corresponding management practices. Trade is now much more transactionally-driven and more focused on measurable results in near real-time increments. The transition of commerce from being longer in sales and service cycles to being nearly real time today has major implications on cultural boundaries of communication as well (Hofstede, Jonker, Verwaart, 2012). Globalisation is forcing people together into virtual teams from widely divergent cultures, accelerating assimilation and the need to produce results as shared teams quickly (Hofstede, Jonker, Verwaart, 2012). All of these factors combined are also leading to an entirely different series of assumptions as to how globally-based teams are managed and work together, compensating for wide divergences in cultures, values and expectations (Hofstede, McCrae, 2004).

If I focus on only one negative consequence of globalization then I will choose dish cable where you can share entertain channels all over the world. Every country has their own culture and tradition. In some countries some activities are acceptable but for others are prohibited. For example having boy and girl friend is normal in western society but it is prohibited in Arab nations or Middle East or Muslim Nations. Other example I can think of is that pre-marital relationship which is normal in some countries but it is prohibited in Arab nations or Muslim Nations. Why it is problematic? Because it may create infected diseases around the world. For instances if people are open to have relationship with multiple partner it will create sexual infected diseases. There are so many sexual disease because of open relationship. Some are fatal infected disease such as HIV and AIDs. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is an incurable disease that destroys the patient’s immune system. AIDS

As individuals global forces drive our lives but to what extent do these forces influence and shape the world? Globalisation is described by the financial times to be the ‘process by which national and regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through the global network of trade, communication, immigration and transportation.’ Integration across the planet brings every individual together with a shared sense of purpose where as interdependency goes beyond this. It implies that we rely on and need each other. Across the world there is an interdependency through all countries that needs to be there for the world to function effectively. The pace and intensity of globalisation has transformed over recent years. My generation may not see the change as it has been part of our lives since birth but older generations may have saw the rise of globalisation throughout their time. Even though this transformation has happened it is still important to remember that some segments of the world are more globally connected than others.

It is without a doubt that the world today has become a “Global village”. Nobody wants to do or wear or even eat something that’s old news, all are out to get the “new” thing in the market. People in every corner of the world have access to similar services and products. Let it be fashion, entertainment of even food. Everybody is adopting similar habits. That’s the power of globalization. Globalization is the process by which the world is interconnected through technology and powerful infrastructure for the purpose of communicating and managing resources. Globalization seems to talk about several vibrant phenomena which ensure two major components. Firstly, they function across national boundaries and secondly, they result in higher incorporation or interdependence of human societies. It is therefore one aspect of development that affects the world in general, from every point of human view. However, this did not happen overnight. Many companies were a part of this process. Unilever being the biggest out of them all. It is one of the strongest and healthiest companies in the world with multiple successful brands. This further allows the company to expand into foreign markets in order to gain access to customers around the world. The strength of the company lies in its key four global brands Dove, Sunsilk, Rexona and Lux.

Globalization is the procedure in which individuals, thoughts and merchandise spread all through the world, impelling more connection and joining between the world 's societies, governments and economies Globalization includes financial joining; the exchange of strategies over outskirts; the transmission of learning; social steadiness; it is a worldwide procedure, an idea, a revolution and establishment of the worldwide market free from socio-political control. It is the procedure of world shrinkage, of separations getting shorter, things drawing nearer. It relates to the expanding ease with which some person on one side of the world can collaborate, to shared advantage, with some person on the opposite side of the world. Globalization

Globalization can be defined as the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. (Oxford Dictionaries, 2016)

In my daily life, I participate in numerous activities that connects to globalization. Globalization in a broad sense is the process or processes that increase the movement of people, culture, technology, ideologies and information across the world. In the case of technology everyday activities are becoming faster, closer, and easier than they had ever been. It allows us to have access to virtually anything, communication has never been easier. The technological advances all around the world is a result of globalization. With a click of a button, it has been become significantly easier to exchange information virtually instantly. The quick exchange of information has brought people from all around the world together. The circulation and pulling together of the world is referred by most as globalization. Globalization is believed by many as being the revolution of the future. However, globalization is not just in the future; it is also existent in the present day as well and is growing rapidly. In my life communication plays a big part in how I stay connected with family and friends and also the world. However, while this is a positive result of globalization, it does carry some drawbacks. Sadly, in the undeveloped world, global communication has not reached the majority of people on all continents. The World Health Organization stated, that at least “70 percent of all people in Africa will never make a single phone call or use Internet” (The World Health Organization, 2007).