GLOBALIZATION

GLOBALIZATION OF HISTORY

• The globalization of Greek culture came with the conqueror Alexander the Great.
• Cultural is an example of globalization

COMMUNICATION

• People can read information about foreign countries as easily as they read about their local news.
• Cultural is an example of communication

TRAVLE

• Increased international travel has also helped globalization.
• Economic is an example of travel

POPULAR CULTURE

• People in the United States enjoy listening to South African music and reading Japanese comic books.
• Cultural is an example of popular culture

ECONOMY

• The international economy has also become more globalized in recent decades.
• Economic is an example of economy

POLITICS

• Cultural and economic globalization have caused countries to become more connected politically.
• Cultural and economic is an example of politics

PROS

• Supporters of globalization say that factory workers in poor countries are making much better wages than they would at other jobs available to them.
• They also argue that free trade has lowered prices in wealthier countries and improved the economy of poorer countries.

CONS

• Opponents to globalization blame free trade for unfair working conditions.
• They also say that outsourcing has caused wealthy countries to lose too many jobs.