SOCSCI 222

INTRODUCTION
TO
GLOBALIZATION
CHAPTER 1
Trixie Hyacinth L. Pelicano, MAEd
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GLOBALIZATION
“No Man is an Island”

—John Donne
Economic Imperialism
One nation assumes the economic power
or influence over the other

The age of “Westernization” or

“Americanization” of Contemporary
Filipinos
Economic Imperialism
Filipinos become the alien of their own
culture.
GLOBALIZATION FROM
DIFFERENT PERCEPTION
McGrew (1990), globalization is
described as something that is
comprised of multiple sameness
and interconnected that go beyond
the nation-states.
 5 Dimensions of Global
Cultural Flow

Ethnoscapes

The flow of people across

boundaries.

Labor migrants or refugees,

and leisure travelers.
 5 Dimensions of Global
Cultural Flow

Technoscapes

The flow of technology.

 5 Dimensions of Global
Cultural Flow

Mediascapes

The flow of media across

borders.
 5 Dimensions of Global
Cultural Flow

Financescapes

The flow of money across

borders.
 5 Dimensions of Global
Cultural Flow

Idioescapes

The flow of ideas.

 GLOBALIZATION AS
CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
This refers to the flow or spread of
the popular culture which moves
from dominant to non-dominant
cultures (Developed to developing
nations)
 Functions of Globalization in some
phenomena

Economic Westernization Internet Revolution

Liberalization
The pursuit of classical The growing dominance The proliferation of
liberal policies in the of western forms of new information
world Economy political, economic, and technologies
cultural life
 Economic Liberalization

Meaning Belief

This refers to an economic system 1. Economy is made up of

organized on individual lines. Most of individual people
the economic decisions are made by 2. People make their own
individuals rather by collective decisions
institutions or organizations 3. People should be free to
trade to whomever they want
Two Branches of Interest in Globalization

Pro-globalization
Globalization bring about much increase
opportunities for almost everyone

Anti-globalization

Certain groups of people who are deprived in terms

of resources are not currently capable of functioning
within the increase competitive pressure
 Assumption of Globalization

Inevitable Phenomenon Socio-historical Phenomenon

A phenomenon where human Manifested itself firstly as a theory, then

society is forced to understand, as a practical necessity, becoming a
because for the first time, it strategy got the constitution
questions the surviving and
evolution of human society
 Four Basic Aspects of Globalization
Trade and
Capital
transaction
Movements and
investment

Speaking of
Migration and
knowledge
movement of
people
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Advantages of
Globalization
Peaceful Relations

Trade relations with each other in

order to boost their economy.
Living their past behind
 Employment

Globalization has led to the

generation of numerous
employment opportunities.
 Education

One can move out from home

country for better opportunities
elsewhere
Product Quality

Product quality has been

enhanced to retain customers.
 Cheaper Price

Allowed companies to lowered

down prices to make it more
affordable
 Communication

Circulation of information is no
longer a tedious task and can
happen in seconds.
 Transportation

Products could be delivered

anywhere the World
 Free Trade

A policy which a country does

not levy taxes, duties, subsidies
or quota on the import /export of
goods or services from other
countries
 Travel and Tourism

It promotes the tourism of the

country and the increase number
of tourists
 Eternal Borrowing

Opportunity for corporate,

national, sub-national borrowers
to have better access to external
finance - external borrowing and
syndicated loans.
Disadvantages of
Globalization
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 Health Issues
Given rise to more health risks and
present new threats and challenges
for epidemics.
 Loss of Culture
People moving in and out the
country, culture tends to take the
backseat.
Uneven Wealth
Distribution
Rich getting richer
Poor getting poorer
AWESOME
PEOPLE
 THANKS!
Do you have any questions?

trixiehyacinth@gmail.com

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