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Globalization

It has become a buzzword that some use to describe much of what is happening in the world today.

Global citizens, global media, global economy, global hunger, global warming are all associated with “globalization”

Can you think of any other globalization buzzwords?

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The dictionary definition of globalization is:

to extend to other or all parts of the globe; to make worldwide

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Some would say the world began to globalize approximately 100 years ago with the growth of international trade and migration.

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But the depression of the 1930’s ended that.

International ties among nations became strengthened again after World War II.

This laid the groundwork for today's globalization

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s the term globalization expanded.

It means, to make global or worldwide in scope or application.

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Globalization is a reality that, for better or worse, touches our lives in Atlantic Canada in ways most of us never stop to think about.

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The internet has created a global communications revolution

(the globalization of information)

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McDonald's is spreading its restaurants across the globe

(the globalization of food)

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Health concerns such as increasing rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, levels of obesity, etc.

(the globalization of health issues and disease)

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Advances in the health of people all over the world - including longevity, access to health care, etc

(the globalization of standards of health)

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Globalization can be seen as a positive or negative process

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For consumers it is largely a good thing.

More choice, greater spending, rising living standards

Growth in international travel.

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Supporters say

globalization has promoted information exchange

led to a greater understanding and acceptance of other cultures

allowed for the spread of democracy.

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However, there is a growing opposition to the forces of globalization.

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Critics say the West's gain has been at the expense of developing countries.

The already meager share of the global income of the poorest people in the world has dropped from 2.3% to 1.4% in the last decade

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National cultures and identities are also under threat thanks to the spread of satellite TV, international media networks and increased personal travel.

In our theatres, almost all filmgoers watch Hollywood (American) movies.

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Huge trans-national companies are becoming more powerful and influential than democratically-elected governments, putting shareholder interests above those of communities and even customers.

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Ecological campaigners say corporations are disregarding the environment in the stampede for mega-profits and marketplace supremacy.

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Human rights groups say corporate power is restricting individual freedom.

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Small businesses are afraid that global economies will put them out of work.

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What do you think?

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The mere fact the debate about globalization can take place simultaneously across countries and continents may well show that we indeed live in the global village.