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Globalization The process by which different parts of the world interact economically, politically, and culturally. Social Globalization The sharing of ideas and information between and through different countries. Good examples: internationally popular films, books and TV series. The Harry Potter/ Twilight films and books have been successful all over the world, making the characters featured globally recognizable. Economic Globalization Economic Globalization refers to the interconn...

economic globalization the increasing interconnectedness of people and places as a result of advances in transport, communication and info tech that cause political, economic and cultural convergence cultural convergence cultures coming together which then influences each other with their ideologies, traditions and beliefs william tabb (globalization is healthy but does not benefit all people economically) he's neutral about globalization joseph stiglitz thinks globalization is good be...

"Glocal" sums up the idea that things that happen at a global level, such as international trade, affect things that happen at a local level, such as what you buy in local stores —and vice versa. t Transnational corporations are a significant factor of globalization as they are companies based in various nations, rather than being based in one country. f A "McJob" refers to a position held by someone at McDonald's restaurants. f Transnational companies share their profits equally...

Point of View what individuals believe to be true based on their personal experience Perspective what people believe to be true based on their collective experience as a group; a world view Globalization the process by which the world's citizens are becoming increasingly connected to and dependent on one another. Transnational a corporation that operates in two or more countries. Outsourcing one company hiring another company to fulfill certain tasks in production. Social Globalization...

What is Identity? Identity is a condition or character as to who a person or what a thing is; the qualities, beliefs, etc that distinguish or identify a person or thing. What is Your Identity? We are to an extent today identified by the documents we carry. Factors That Shape Who You Are - Family - Nationality/Heritage History - Languages - Traditions How Do You Express Who You Are? - Traditions - Language - Individual Identity Collective Identity - A group to which a person belongs ...

Individual identity Values and characteristics that make up who you are Collective identity Values and characteristics that are valued by a group Social Globalization Process by which people's lifestyles spread over global networks [McDonald's spread all over the world are changing what people eat] Economic Globalization Spread of trade, transportation and communication systems around the world in the interests of promoting worldwide commerce (business) [ex. Bookshelves are traded and...