GLOBALIZATION

Ancient Greek culture spread across much of southwestern Asia, northern Africa, and southern Europe.
Cultural

• Ancient Greek culture spread across much of southwestern Asia, northern Africa, and southern Europe.
• Culture

Communication
Today, news and information zips instantly around the world on the internet
Cultural

Travel
Travel and tourism have made people more familiar with other cultures
Cultural

Popular Culture
People in the United States enjoy listening to South African music and reading Japanese comic books
Cultural

Economy
American software companies, such as Microsoft, rely on international trade to make large profits
Economic

Politics
Efforts to confront problems such as global climate change must involve many different countries
Political

Pros
Factory workers in poor countries are making much better wages than they would at other jobs available to them. Free trade has lowered prices in wealthier countries and improved the economy of poorer countries. Globalization will help people communicate.

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. Some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world.