Relationship between globalisation and digital communications Flashcards
(30 cards)
When did globalisation start?
When early humans began moving out of Africa, 1.8 million years ago to spread all over the world
When was the internet created and what has it led to?
1983, leading to some of the most significant advances in communication so it’s easier to communicate with others instantly.
Why are people suffering inequality as a result of globalisation?
There are still areas where people remain marginalised and excluded from the process
What three processes does globalisation describe?
Economic, Political and Cultural
Economic globalisation
interconnectedness of the worlds economies through global trade
Political globalisation
Political ideas in western countries are now influential around the world leading to protests. Political leadership in different countries is increasingly interconnected.
How is political leadership in different countries now increasingly connected due to globalisation?
More powerful countries often intervene and prop up weaker or smaller regimes
Cultural globalisation
Spread and sharing of national cultures, leading to more similarities between cultures across the world, cultural homogenisation
What are the two main features of the emergence of globalisation?
Technology has advanced, Ownership and control of digital media
How has ownership and control of digital media occurred in terms of globalisation?
Digital media is owned by a few transnational corporations. Media is developed and manufactured for global consumption rather than local.
Steven (2004) on the ownership and control of digital media
Despite big differences in distance and upbringing the world listens to the same music and watches the same films via social media and communication networks.
What are the side developments of globalisations emergence?
- Cheap air travel - Mass tourism - Dominance of the English language
How do Cochrane and Pain (2000) define Globalisation?
The emergence of a global economic and cultural system which is incorporating people of the world into a single global society.
How do Cohen and Kennedy (2000) define Globalisation?
A series of transformations of the world, including changes in the concept of time and space, interdependent economies, increasing cultural interaction and increasingly shared problems.
How does Giddens (1990) define Globalisation?
The intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa.
How does Albrow (1990) define Globalisation?
The process by which the disparate people of the world have been incorporated into a single society
How does Waters (2001) define Globalisation?
The social process in which constraints of geography on economic, political, social and cultural arrangements have declined. The world we live in now feels smaller and more accessible than decades ago.
How many definitions of globalisation are there?
8
Who had defined globalisation?
Cochrane and Pain (2000), Cohen and Kennedy (2000), Giddens (1990) (twice), Albrow (1990), Waters (2001), Martell (2010), Harvey (1990),
What are the issues with defining globalisation?
- Can be negative - Complex due to variety of changes - Happens at different speeds - National-state mentality - Americanisation
Why do sociologists see globalisation as a positive process?
It will eventually produce tolerant and responsible world citizens and raise the standard of living.
Why do sociologists see globalisation as a negative thing?
Sometimes results in cultural homogenisation
How is globalisation a complex process?
Involves a variety of social, cultural, economic and political changes that might not be in synchronisation with each other.
Why does nation-state mentality still existing show that globalisation isn’t truly happening?
If it were, people would have a greater awareness of the world as one unified place.
