Globalisation Flashcards
How much does global crime make a year?
£1 trillion
How much does child pornography and identity theft make a year?
Child pornography - $189 million
Identity theft - $756 million
What are examples of gobal crimes?
Arms trafficking
Smuggling of illegal immigrants
Money laundering
Cyber crimes
What does Beck argue about global risk consciousness?
Risk is seen as a global problem rather than being tied to a certain place.
What do left realists argue against global risk consciousness?
Fear is rational
What do interactionists argue about media?
Media plays a crucial role in labelling a new group of outsiders.
Eg. Donald trump labelling illegal immigrants causing moral panics
What do Marxist argue about globalisation and crime?
Given rein to market forces
created greater inequalities and has risen crime.
Transnational companies switched manufacturing to low wage countries.
Creating opportunities for elite groups.
What are the aims of the world bank?
Reduce poverty and support countries with aid.
Which country contributes the most to the World Bank?
The USA (15.88%).
Why do poorer countries have less influence in global institutions?
Because decision-making is dominated by wealthier donor countries.
