WHAT IS GLOBALISATION Integration Connectivity Global effects Factors Contributing to Globalisation THE NEW WORLD ORDER:
Political Changes Economic Changes Spread of Information Technology GLOBALISATION: What it means for the world at large
Globalisation Globalisation: Competing Definitions Essential Questions What are the benefits of globalisation and how do we meet the challenges of
globalisation? Can we be safe from what happens in other countries? Are some countries being shortchanged in the process of globalisation? Lecture Outline Does Globalisation bring the world
together or drive it further apart? Social Cultural The world is coming together i. Increased
Connectivity ii. Democratisation of Ideas People from all over the world can now share ideas and knowledge to be brought closer together The world is coming together
iii. Increased Global Outlook - Reorientation of thinking - Increased identification with global phenomena Growing global identity &
responsibility The world is coming together iv. Enjoyment of global wealth - Improved standard of
living Increased choice for individuals Increased life expectancy The world is being driven further apart i. Rise of Individualism
-Ability to construct an anonymous identity -Changes in work patterns - Changes in family structure The strongest man in the world is The world is being driven
further apart ii. New causes for social problems Fluid movement of resources and ideas (capital) control becomes more difficult and could result in political and economic implications
The world is being driven further apart iii. Increasing richpoor divide - Exacerbation of wealth and health related issues due to uneven access
Lecture Outline Does Globalisation bring the world together or drive it further apart? Social Cultural
Context Soft Power Refers to the global perception of what a country represents and the influence a nation acquires by the attractiveness of its culture
and ideas. The American Dream American Quality The world is coming together Creation of a global village
- Global compression Global consumption The world is coming together i. Creation of a Consumerist
Culture - Lacking in national identity and individuality The world is coming together ii. Cultural
imperialism Neocolonialism Cocacolonization The world is being driven further apart Increased
homogenization provokes reaction and protest e.g. The Amish & Reactionary Movements (French & Chinese) The world is being driven
further apart Heterogenization Reassertion of local identity due to perceived threat
from globalisation Globalisation spurs the reinforcement of local cultures The world is coming together
Hybridisation The ongoing blending of cultures
Glocalisation: mixture of global and local cultures Religion, food, music, language etc Does Globalisation bring the world together or drive it further apart?
What Globalisation Promises Greater understanding and cooperation among nations More opportunities and bigger stage for talents to shine More sharing of information More concerted efforts in fighting global
problems (Diseases, terrorism, environmental problems, etc) However Globalisation is multi-faceted and demands customised solutions. These solutions should fulfil the needs of the countries concerned. Culture is constantly evolving
Notions of cultural categories keep shifting Globalization impacts the evolution/development of culture We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs and that all the worlds people share the
benefits of globalization. Kofi Annan Reflection Question How should we meet the social and cultural challenges of globalisation in Singapore?
