Week 3

Question 1

What is globalization?

Answer 1

The widening, deepening and speeding upof worldwide interconnecteness in allaspects of contemporary social life

It is not just about economics; it is also a political and cultural process.

Question 2

What are indicators of globalization?

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Answer 2

A rapid increase in cross-border flows

Transnational network-multinational corporations, international organizations

Transnational communities-social groups that emerge from mutual interaction across national boundaries, oriented around a common project or ‘imagined’ identity

Question 3

What is the relationship between migration and development?

Answer 3

What is development?
A multi-dimensional concept -economy, politics, social norms/values
A causal relationship between migration & development
Migration can cause development and vice versa

Question 4

What are the optimistic and pessimistic view points of globalization?

Answer 4

Optimistic View-remittances, improved economic development
Pessimistic View-brain drain, lost of labour

Question 5

Explain the relationship between brain drain vs. brain circulation?

Answer 5

Loss vs. benefits that circulate (financial, intellectual or social capital)
Migration as a continuous process(departure and return)

Question 6

explain social remittances?

Answer 6

Migrants also transfer home skills and attitudes, known as ‘social remittances’, which support development