General Globalisation Revision 9 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What percentage of all broadcasts in France must be in French to control globalization?
40%
This regulation aims to limit foreign language media influence.
What is ‘The Great Firewall of China’ designed to do?
Prevent access to unfavorable information and foreign media
Includes blocking sites like BBC and politically sensitive searches.
What action did the Iranian government take regarding Barbie dolls in the early 2000s?
Banned and confiscated Barbie dolls from stores
Considered inappropriate for the Islamic State.
What has been the trend in average incomes since the 1950s?
Risen in all continents, but with slow growth in the poorest parts of Africa
Highlights widening inequality globally.
What significant economic change occurred in Asia since the 1970s?
Income per capita has risen significantly due to modernization
Notably in Japan and South Korea.
What was the income per capita in Asia in 2010?
US$7000
Reflects significant growth in the region.
What does the Gini Coefficient measure?
Inequality of wealth shared across a population
Scores from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (perfect inequality).
What has been the trend regarding far-right parties in Europe since 2004?
Increased popularity and support
Correlates with EU expansion and migrant influx.
What significant event occurred in Germany regarding migrants?
Accepted the largest number of migrants of any EU country
Led to growing concerns and tensions.
What percentage of votes did the National Front receive in a national election in France?
25%
Indicates changing views towards migrants and cultural diversity.
What has globalisation failed to ease between nations?
Environmental or political conflicts
Example includes tensions over the Mekong River.
What has been a source of increasing political tensions along the Mekong River?
Construction of various dams since the 1990s
Affects China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
What are some pressures national governments face that could increase conflicts?
- Increasing population
- Desire to develop
- Competition for resources
Includes fossil fuels, rivers, and land.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
Cultural diffusion can lead to the erosion of traditional cultures.
How have some indigenous communities responded to cultural diffusion?
They have strengthened their identity and grouped together to support each other.
Examples include indigenous communities in Canada, Siberia, and Alaska.
What attracts tourists to indigenous cultures?
The experience of their culture or witnessing their traditional lifestyle.
An example is Papua New Guinea.
What is localism?
The reduction of globally sourced goods in favor of locally-sourced, sustainable products.
Localism aims to protect the environment and vulnerable individuals.
List three advantages of localism.
- Generates more revenue for local suppliers
- Provides more jobs for locals
- Lower carbon emissions due to shorter transport distances
List three disadvantages of localism.
- Foreign suppliers may lose out and jobs may be lost abroad
- Overall costs are higher due to increased wages and manufacturing costs
- Low income families may not afford local produce
What is a Transition Town?
A community that aims to support local economies and reduce reliance on global goods.
Totnes in Devon is the world’s first transition town.
What unique currency does Totnes use?
The Totnes Pound.
This currency encourages spending in independent stores.
What is the aim of Fairtrade?
To secure better pay for producers and growers.
Fairtrade includes products like coffee, cocoa, and bananas.
What is a challenge faced by the Fairtrade certification scheme?
Ensuring profits are distributed properly to growers and producers.
This challenge arises as the Fairtrade scheme continues to grow.
True or False: TNCs have developed global production networks to minimize costs.
True
