For one thing, it is a difficult
concept to define. Perhaps it cannot be defined because everyone has
their own idea about what it means. Globalisation is an international system that “has its own rules and logic that
today directly or indirectly influence the politics, environment,
geopolitics and economics of virtually every country in the world,” as described by Thomas L. Friedman (2000) in The Lexus and the Olive Tree (cited by Hachten and Scotton 2002). These are all true elements of globalisation. Our connection to other
countries via the media means that we are influenced in ways that are becoming universal.
Globalisation means establishing a connection between all countries and therefore allowing everyone access to the same information and community technology as well as other products and services. This idea of globalisation could be seen as a negative thing. The media is used to project images and trends around the world, for example, channels such as Fox News having a global audience and therefore having some sort of influence (even if it is minor) over the cultures of the countries it is shown in. Those who are concerned by the idea of 'One World' may oppose this infiltration of other cultures.
Globalisation means establishing a connection between all countries and therefore allowing everyone access to the same information and community technology as well as other products and services. This idea of globalisation could be seen as a negative thing. The media is used to project images and trends around the world, for example, channels such as Fox News having a global audience and therefore having some sort of influence (even if it is minor) over the cultures of the countries it is shown in. Those who are concerned by the idea of 'One World' may oppose this infiltration of other cultures.
On the other hand, globalisation is a positive development in that it enables communication all around the world which in turn will lead to a generally better-informed society. Globalisation could be the best way to help developing countries catch up to our levels of communication and technology.
Here is what the world (as we know it right now) would look like if it were a village of 100 people:
References:
Friedman, T 2000, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, cited in Hachten, WA, Scotton, JF 2002, ‘News communication for a new global system’, The world news prism: global media in an era of terrorism 2002, Iowa State Press, Ames, pp. 3
If the world were a village of 100 2008, YouTube, BB Series, retrieved August 10 2012, <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNnbO8x4JAY>
Image source: <http://ny.oem.dk/publication/growthfeb04/kap01.htm> retrieved August 10 2012
Here is what the world (as we know it right now) would look like if it were a village of 100 people:
References:
Friedman, T 2000, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, cited in Hachten, WA, Scotton, JF 2002, ‘News communication for a new global system’, The world news prism: global media in an era of terrorism 2002, Iowa State Press, Ames, pp. 3
If the world were a village of 100 2008, YouTube, BB Series, retrieved August 10 2012, <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNnbO8x4JAY>
Image source: <http://ny.oem.dk/publication/growthfeb04/kap01.htm> retrieved August 10 2012
Your post touches on some really interesting elements of globalisation and I think you express yourself very well. Do you think that since the majority of populations in developing countries have more limited access to the juggernauts of globalisation (for instance the Internet and "choice" consumerism), it will take longer for technological benefits to reach them? Do you think their governments should be lobbied to institute greater inter-connectivity or do you think it should be initiated by other countries? My post this week discussed what I think is a bit of detachment between the main concepts of globalisation and the reality of developing countries and I'd be really interested to hear what you think
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog! The most interesting thing is the definition you have used. I also touched on same topic ‘what is globalization?’ but it is hard to find the appropriate definition. However, the definition you have used makes audiences easier to understand the meaning. You also well connected the definition and negative aspects of globalization with example. But focusing on one aspects of globalization would be better rather than dealing with both positive and negative aspects considering writing into 250 words. Overall, you thoroughly expressed what does you understand or think about the topic on your own words.
ReplyDeleteThe text is easy to read and after I was done reading I actually knew what I had read and for me that's a big plus. I really like the way you see pros and cons when it comes to the way we today see globalisation. You have a lot of interesting points and early on in you're article you made me want to read more. Maybe you should focused on only the positive or the negative since you’re just suppose to write 250 words.
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