LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

INTRODUCTION PROS CONS

• Globalization is a contested concept. Access to goods & services
Unemployment in low-cost
• Traced back in the early 1960s, globalization has helped labor countries
some countries and to some, has not. No protection in labor,
• Globalization is a very broad concept or topic. Increase in employment environmental, or human
• There are a lot of experts giving their own definitions or their rights
own conceptualization of globalization. Increase in cultural Empowers multinational
• There is no such thing as a concrete definition of awareness corporations
globalization. Rise of information and Some countries struggle to
➢ That’s why there are a lot of debates about it. technology compete
➢ With that, we can actually create our own working Cheaper prices for products Some small cultures may
definition of what globalization is for our course. and services lose their distinct features
• It has been said that globalization has been existing since Access to new cultural
Coordination is difficult and
the 1960s and until now, we are experiencing it. products (art, entertainment,
expensive
• It depends on the country whether they are experiencing etc.)
the positive or negative impacts of globalization. Access to international aid
State sovereignty is reduced
➢ It depends on their capabilities. and support

GLOBALIZATION
• Phenomenon
• Applies to a set of social processes that transform our
present social condition.
• Its purpose is to transform, develop, and/or improve our
current or present social condition.
• Somehow, it has created winners and losers.

ASSERTIONS OF GLOBALIZATION
• Since globalization is about transforming and improving.
• There are 3 Assertions of Globalization
1. Leaving the condition of modern nationality.
2. Moving towards the new condition of postmodern
nationality.
3. We have not yet reached it.

1. LEAVING THE CONDITION OF MODERN NATIONALITY

• We left what was in the Modern Era because we are already
in the Contemporary Era.

2. MOVING TOWARDS THE NEW CONDITION OF

POSTMODERN NATIONALITY
• In the Contemporary Era, we are more free.
➢ Unlike in the Modern Era wherein our actions are
more limited.
o We have to follow certain rules and
norms of the society.

3. WE HAVE NOT YET REACHED IT

• It is likely that we will not settle in this situation.
➢ Since globalization is all about improvement, we
will eventually improve and develop.
➢ We are aiming for progress.
• Philippines is categorized as a Developing Country.
➢ This also questions our stand in terms of
globalization.
➢ If we are experiencing the positive impact of
globalization, then why are we still considered as
a developing country?

GLOBALIZATION = DEVELOPMENT
• With this, we can say that globalization is equal to
development.
• This is because we are transforming our current social
condition.

PROS AND CONS OF GLOBALIZATION

• Globalization is a complicated issue.
• Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the pros and cons before
drawing any conclusions.
• Just like any other concepts, globalization also has its own
advantages and disadvantages.
• It’s debatable if globalization is indeed good or bad.
➢ Hence, it is important that its pros and cons are
thoroughly looked at first.

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