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Globalization
- Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world. Globalization results in the expansion of international cultural, economic, and political activities. As people, ideas, knowledge, and goods move more easily around the globe, the experiences of people around the world become more similar.
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Globalization in History
- One example of globalization is globalization was accelerated in the nineteenth century with the Industrial Revolution, as mechanical mills and factories became more common.
- This relates to economic because the Industrial Revolution was a huge way to make money and a total change in the way machines were built forever. This also relates to social because it effected a lot of people and created a lot of jobs.
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Communication
- One example of communication is that we're using phones, computers,and internet.
- This relates to social because it effects everybody in the world.
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Travel
- One example for travel is each year, millions of people travel from one country to another in search of work.
- Travel is related to economic because migrant workers are earning money by traveling to send money home to family.If they weren't easily able to travel by planes or cars, they would have to walk and would have minimal options for work.
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Popular Culture
- One example of popular culture is American fast food chains have become common throughout the world. McDonald's has more than 31,000 restaurants in 118 countries. And people all across the world are eating more meat and sugary foods, like those sold in fast food restaurants.
- This relates to economic because the food chains are earning a lot of money and providing jobs to people across the world.
Economy
- One example of economy is international trade is vital to the economies of most countries around the world. American software companies, such as Microsoft, rely on international trade to make large profits.
- This relates to
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Politics
- One example of politics is countries frequently cooperate to enact trade agreements. They work together to open their borders to allow the movement of money and people needed to keep economic globalization working.
- This relates to political because governments worked together.
Pros of globalization
- Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly to a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who may not have been able to afford them. Jobs available through globalization have lifted many people out of poverty. Globalization has increased the number of students studying abroad.
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Cons of globalization
- Some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. They fear that everyone will end up eating hamburgers and watching Hollywood movies. Others point out that people tend to adopt some aspects of other cultures without giving up their own. Ironically, modern technology is often used to preserve and spread traditional beliefs and custom.
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