What is globalization?

  I've heard the word globalization countless times from elementary school to high school. The main content that the teacher teaches was to understand various cultures because we live in a globalized world. In a way, it has only seen part of 'globalization'. Education on "globalization" with almost positive aspects has given us the idea that globalization is in our interest. Of course, globalization has positive aspects. 

 However, it needs a critical sense that it may end up being Westernized unilaterally, not globalization. We eat McDonald's, wear Adidas and use iPhones. Do you know what a country called Lesotho on the continent of Africa eats and wears? Honestly, I don't know. Also, even though the rules were made by the consensus of the nations, we live up to the rules made by the UN. I think you can predict which country's power was the biggest in making the rule. This has led to protests in various cultures and rampant nationalism, but globalization remains one-way. 

 In addition, globalization makes individuals emphasize identity more. Individualism is becoming stronger. What is your identity if you have Korean parents, but you were born in the United States, got a job in Germany, married a Japanese and ended up living in Japan? You are only yourself, not the people of any country after all. Indeed, in the future, there will be a time to think about the boundaries of a nation.

In conclusion, much research is still needed on globalization, and critical views are also needed. That is why we are learning about globalization now.

 

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