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Globalization Theme: Impact of globalization and related responses (2) 10 Different reactions to globalization globalization Slide 2 Theme Mind Map Different perceptions of globalization Different discourses on globalization Economic dimension of globalization Cultural dimension of globalization Different reactions to globalization The mainland and Hong Kong under globalization Impact of economic globalization 3 1 2 5 7 11 48 10 Political dimension of globalization Impact of political globalization Factors which influence the spread and evenness of the impact of globalization 9 Impact of globalization and related responses 6 Impact of cultural globalization Slide 3 Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? 10 Different reactions to globalization To understand the different reactions to globalization To reflect upon their own reactions to globalization To learn the causes of the different reactions and their associated behaviours Respect different views on globalization upheld by all people Slide 4 Exploration Journey In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 5 Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Different reactions to globalization Anti- globalization = Opposed to injustice Other responses Positive responses Making use of globalization Slide 6 Positive responses to globalization Some people have a positive attitude towards globalization. They are willing to be part of the trend and know how to make use of the opportunities brought about by globalization to maximize their benefits. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 7 Positive responses to globalization think globally, act globally think globally, act locally think locally, act globally think locally, act locally Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 8 Positive responses to globalization It refers to gathering global forces in raising worldwide awareness of global issues while utilizing the advantages that globalization brings about To maximize everyones benefits or to raise global concern. think globally, act globally Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 9 Positive responses to globalization It refers to using of the advantages of globalization to spread goods and services across the world. In the course of expansion, local elements are introduced to the goods and services according to the needs of different regions To maximize the benefits from markets worldwide. think globally, act locally Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 10 Positive responses to globalization It refers to using cultural elements of various countries brought by globalization and introducing them to local goods and services according to the actual local situation, so as to obtain greatest benefits from the local market. It refers to considering local interests and problems, and making use of the opportunities brought by globalization to facilitate local development or solve local problems. think locally, act globally Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 11 Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has been launched since June 2006. It is a measure adopted by the government to attract migrants on a quota basis, aiming to attract talents from hi-technology sector in the mainland of China and overseas. The scheme is one of the ways to increase the competitiveness of Hong Kong in the global market. Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has been launched since June 2006. It is a measure adopted by the government to attract migrants on a quota basis, aiming to attract talents from hi-technology sector in the mainland of China and overseas. The scheme is one of the ways to increase the competitiveness of Hong Kong in the global market. Source: website of HKSAR Immigration Department http://www.immd.gov.hk Hong Kong Government launched Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 12 Positive responses to globalization It refers to using local advantages and characteristics to gain worldwide appreciation and acceptance To obtain greatest benefits or to raise wide public concern. In this way, local elements are used to gain global benefits. think locally, act locally Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 13 Negative responses to globalization anti- globalization Anti-globalization is indeed opposed to the injustice brought about by globalization. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 14 Negative responses to globalization anti-globalization The negative impacts of globalization on economic, social, cultural and political aspects led to the emergency of anti- globalization. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 15 Negative responses to globalization anti-globalization Criticism on economic globalization for widening wealth disparity: Under economic globalization, rich countries and transnational corporations lead the global market. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Transnational corporations are blamed for violating the fair trade principle in order to make weak countries and local enterprises not able to compete with them. This widens wealth disparity around the world. Slide 16 Negative responses to globalization anti-globalization Discontent with cultural invasion: Globalization further encourages consumerism, giving rise to excessive production output for basic needs. Excessive production procedures consume a large amount of resources, causing pollution and damaging the environment. Some strong nations neglect the importance of cultural heterogeneity, and they make use of their dominant position in the international community to impose their cultures on other countries so as to make their cultural values universal. This gives rise to cultural invasion. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 17 Negative responses to globalization anti-globalization Objection to strong nation-dominated politics: Factors such as global issues and international organizations have turned political affairs transnational. Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Strong nations can easily dominate global politics and intervene in political affairs of weak nations. This undermines the sovereignty of weak nations. Their interests are ignored, and they are hardly treated fairly. Slide 18 Other responses to globalization A few countries adopt policies that restrict contact with foreign countries to preserve their traditional lifestyles and systems. These countries remain self-sufficient under globalization. Globalization Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Exploration Journey: In what ways do people in different parts of the world respond to globalization? Slide 19