A precise and exclusive definition of globalization all scholars agree with has not yet been made. The range is broad and differs from the eye of the beholder, since we are talking about a concept that has an impact all over the world, in every facet of life and on every single creature living on it. It is not simply definable through a single concept, but rather highly complex. This is also the difficulty about it and embraces the questions about the beginning, the intensity and where this leads to. I will examine these questions in this essay. Therefore I suggest to consider globalization as an open concept with its consequences. They might be advantageous for somebody, but disadvantageous for somebody else at the same time. Hence, I will collect a number of facts that globalization brought about and maybe try to give ideas in how far they could be considered as positive or negative of different actors. This collection can’t be exclusive and should be examined to exemplify.
Table of Contents
- Discussion of theoretical perspectives (views, strategies) that help to understand the phenomena of globalization - A critical assessment of its advantages and disadvantages
- A precise and exclusive definition of globalization all scholars agree with has not yet been made
- The concept of globalization is new, but the process has already been evident in history
- The trend of globalization has mainly arisen since 1980
- Waters presents the wide spread idea on the disappearance of territory
- Robertson introduces the expression of ‘Glocalization’
- This sense of locality has a strong impact on culture
- Giddens “presents Globalization as the essential component of what he terms 'reflexive modernity', characterized by an increasing flow of information, images, symbols and purchasable, ‘lifestyle' identities
- Though all this evidences, there can be several distinctive approaches to the study of globalization established
- Threatening are the risks, for instance in economy, since they can “destabilize what might have seemed rock-solid economies
- The course of globalisation altered the reasons for war and in a more abstract understanding also the target
- Finally I would like to stress that globalization ain't something good or evil, it is just a phenomenon our era has brought about that has naturally it's advantages and disadvantages
Objectives and Key Themes
The essay aims to critically examine the phenomenon of globalization, exploring its historical development, key characteristics, and potential advantages and disadvantages. The essay explores a range of perspectives and theories from various scholars in the field. The essay focuses on several key themes:- The Complexity and Elusive Definition of Globalization
- The Historical Evolution of Globalization
- Manifestations of Globalization: Communication, Travel, Production, Markets, Money, Finance, Organizations, Military, Ecology, Health, Law, and Consciousness
- The Impact of Globalization on Culture and Identity
- The Risks and Challenges Associated with Globalization
Chapter Summaries
- The essay begins by acknowledging the difficulty in defining globalization, emphasizing its multifaceted nature and global impact.
- It then delves into the historical evolution of globalization, outlining four phases starting with the sixteenth century and highlighting the interconnectedness of globalization with capitalism and industrialization.
- The essay explores different manifestations of globalization, including communication, travel, production, and finance, drawing on the work of Scholte and other scholars.
- It examines the concept of "glocalization," emphasizing the interplay between global and local influences, and how globalization affects cultural identity.
- The essay explores the potential risks and challenges associated with globalization, including cultural imperialism, economic instability, and environmental damage.
Keywords
Globalization, globality, globalization, history, capitalism, industrialization, manifestations, communication, travel, production, markets, money, finance, organizations, military, ecology, health, law, consciousness, glocalization, cultural imperialism, economic instability, environmental damage, risk society.- Arbeit zitieren
- MA Sandra Filzmoser (Autor:in), 2011, Discussion of theoretical perspectives that help to understand the phenomena of globalization, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/200337
