What is globalization?

 1) Summary

The etymology of globalization begins with sociology. Some of the sociologists define globalization which is the whole process of integration people of the world into a single world society. Even though globalization can unite the world, sometimes it can cause side effects. In other words sacrifice and exploitation are inevitable in the globalization. For examples, Developed countries make big profits by buying manpower and materials from developing countries at low prices and producing goods. As technology advances, the gap between the rich and the poor will widen, and developing countries with less economic power will increasingly fall behind. That is neo-colonialism which is that the globalized global economy benefits only or primarily those in power and macro levels. Poor individuals and countries are exploited and most profits go to the rich.

But there are not only disadvantages. Globalization has the advantage of being able to travel around the world and communicate with various countries. Also It accelerated to share and buy and sell various cultures. As a result, we can work together to solve various problems that arise in the international community. 


2) New learning, interesting

The new learning is neo-colonialism. Because I have thought that globalization is symbiotic relationship, there has been no difference between discrimination and exploitation in the globalization. So it was refreshing for me. We should know their sacrifices.

 And I could learn more about various concepts on globalization. Among them, McDonaldiztion was the most impressive. How can the way a company operates affect its operations globally? However McDonald’s operation was possible. That is McDonaldization. McDonaldization treated people like machines. Also it changed our culture so that we could find something more convenient and faster. So it interested me most.


3) Discussion

In the globalization that brings advantage to some, disadvantages to others, what direction should we move forward?




Comments

  1. Piotr KoniecznyOctober 6, 2020 at 8:06 PM

    Interesting analysis, well done! And good job asking about directions. Nothing is simple or white and black... hopefully our next classes will provide you with some answers!

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