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Hi, please help me with my assignment
i have globalisation subject and i need to write 500 - 700 about globalisation effect environment, but the thing is i don't have any idea about this globalisation and i don't know what should write on my essay.. and i will use this essay as my presentation as well..

please please help meee....

Answer 1

globalization is a pyramid scheme that turns people into slaves.



follow the link for several streaming video documentaries about globalization.



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Answer 2

Globalisation is an idea of our time, highly contested and widely accepted at the same time. It relates to the economy, politics, culture, society, and generally, with everything we deal with in our everyday lives. Globalisation has been widely theorised by different schools of thought and each takes its own approach and reaches different conclusions. Held et al (1999) separate the theorists of globalisation into three different schools the hyperglobalisers, the sceptics and the transformationalists. Each of these schools represent a different account of globalisation and a different interpretation of it as a social phenomenon. I will not attempt to summarise the different views of each school[1] but some of their different perspectives have to be taken into account since they represent different political trends and thoughts on globalisation.



One important argument is brought forward by the sceptics. Drawing on statistical evidence of world trade from the nineteenth century which shows that in fact there is only a slight rise on trade today compared with the Gold Standard era, the sceptics argue that globalisation is not a new phenomenon, but a return to the levels of trade before the great depression. Therefore they argue that globalisation is only a process of intense internationalisation (or transnationalisation) (see Held et all, 1999: 155-171). However, I will not consider globalisation as such, because globalisation deals not only with economic relations but also with cultural, political, social and environmental issues (see Lash and Urry, 1994: 279-312). It is not a coincidence that the concept of globalisation took off during the time of the information revolution[2]. Even the first traces of globalisation deal, directly or not, with the circulation of information. The circulation, or sometimes imposition, of culture through religions and empires (which imposed information) in the pre-modern era is an example of early globalisation (see Held et all, 1999, ch 7). Waters (1995: 146) says that perhaps the most significant event in 19th century globalisation was when the war correspondent of The Times in the Crimean War of the 1850s was able to telegraph his reports instantly back to London so that events were available almost as soon as they happened. Taking into account that instantaneous electronic communication is required in order for transnational corporations (TNCs) to operate their global activities, the information revolution can be granted as the drive for the twentieth century globalisation.



Therefore, the discussion that takes place in this essay is based on this significant importance of the circulation of information and images around the globe. I will be specifically concerned with examining the power of media and how that power affects nation-states, national cultures and nationalities. Can we consider the existence of a global village/culture, or is such a consideration irrelevant?



This essay will deal with those issues in two parts. The first part is concerned with the European Union, and addresses the question of how an international multi-cultural organisation deals with media and information. I am specifically concerned with the European Union as a very good example where nation-states surrendered part of their sovereignty in order to join. Thus, the EU constitutes a good framework for initiating a discussion concerning media and globalisation.



The second part extends the notions discussed in the first part to a global level. The EU is part of the first world and it is geographically specified, that is it has clearly defined borders and identified member states that had to have achieved a certain status in order to join the Union (either that being political, economical etc.). In order to consider globalisation thoroughly a discussion must expand to a global level. Thus, the second part deals with the impact of media and communication on the third world. Is the global circulation of information and images balanced, or is there only a considerably one-way directional flow of information from the first to the third world, and if the latter applies, what are the impacts that such an imbalance leads to? This part also develops a discussion of the global media/information organisations. Even though global organisations are not a monolithic entity (see Sussman, 1997: 224), they do have common interests and policies. As a few organisations control media, and information flows through mergers, takeovers and strategic alliances, it is important to consider their potential power through the exercise of such control.





Globalization is a series of social, economical, technological, cultural, and political changes that promote interdependence and growth. Globalization raises the standard of living in developing countries, spreads technological knowledge, and increases political liberation. (Harris 5-23) The main cause of globalization is influence from other, more developed

Answer 3

* Industrial - emergence of worldwide production markets and broader access to a range of foreign products for consumers and companies. Particularly movement of material and goods between and within national boundaries.

* Financial - emergence of worldwide financial markets and better access to external financing for borrowers. As these worldwide structures grew more quickly than any transnational regulatory regime, the instability of the global financial infrastructure dramatically increased, as evidenced by the financial crises of late 2008.

* Economic - realization of a global common market, based on the freedom of exchange of goods and capital. The interconnectedness of these markets, however meant that an economic collapse in any one given country could not be contained.

* Political - some use "globalization" to mean the creation of a world government, or cartels of governments (e.g. WTO, World Bank, and IMF) which regulate the relationships among governments and guarantees the rights arising from social and economic globalization. [14] Politically, the United States has enjoyed a position of power among the world powers; in part because of its strong and wealthy economy. With the influence of globalization and with the help of The United States’ own economy, the People's Republic of China has experienced some tremendous growth within the past decade. If China continues to grow at the rate projected by the trends, then it is very likely that in the next twenty years, there will be a major reallocation of power among the world leaders. China will have enough wealth, industry, and technology to rival the United States for the position of leading world power. [15].

* Informational - increase in information flows between geographically remote locations. Arguably this is a technological change with the advent of fibre optic communications, satellites, and increased availability of telephone and Internet.

* Language - the most popular language is English[16].

o About 75% of the world's mail, telexes, and cables are in English.

o Approximately 60% of the world's radio programs are in English.

o About 90% of all Internet traffic uses English.

* Competition - Survival in the new global business market calls for improved productivity and increased competition. Due to the market becoming worldwide, companies in various industries have to upgrade their products and use technology skillfully in order to face increased competition.[17]

* Ecological - the advent of global environmental challenges that might be solved with international cooperation, such as climate change, cross-boundary water and air pollution, over-fishing of the ocean, and the spread of invasive species. Since many factories are built in developing countries with less environmental regulation, globalism and free trade may increase pollution. On the other hand, economic development historically required a "dirty" industrial stage, and it is argued that developing countries should not, via regulation, be prohibited from increasing their standard of living.

* Cultural - growth of cross-cultural contacts; advent of new categories of consciousness and identities which embodies cultural diffusion, the desire to increase one's standard of living and enjoy foreign products and ideas, adopt new technology and practices, and participate in a "world culture". Some bemoan the resulting consumerism and loss of languages. Also see Transformation of culture.

o Spreading of multiculturalism, and better individual access to cultural diversity (e.g. through the export of Hollywood and Bollywood movies). Some consider such "imported" culture a danger, since it may supplant the local culture, causing reduction in diversity or even assimilation. Others consider multiculturalism to promote peace and understanding between peoples.

o Greater international travel and tourism

o Greater immigration, including illegal immigration

o Spread of local consumer products (e.g. food) to other countries (often adapted to their culture).

o Worldwide fads and pop culture such as Pokémon, Sudoku, Numa Numa, Origami, Idol series, YouTube, Orkut, Facebook, and MySpace. Accessible to those who have Internet or Television, leaving out a substantial segment of the Earth's population.

o Worldwide sporting events such as FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games.

o Incorporation of multinational corporations in to new media. As the sponsors of the All-Blacks rugby team, Adidas had created a parallel website with a downloadable interactive rugby game for its fans to play and compete. [18]

* Social - development of the system of non-governmental organisations as main agents of global public policy, including humanitarian aid and developmental efforts.[19]

* Technical

o Development of a global telecommunications infrastructure an