Class Discussion Wednesday, September 18th Study Figure 1.11 from page #9 in your textbook. What is this chart telling us? Does this information change your opinion on globalization? Why or why not? Objectives To review information from textbook on globalization. To define the term culture. To understand the arguments for / against globalization Culture Learned or shared behavior that is held in common by a group of people. NOT THIS! Nationalism DEFINE: devotion and loyalty to one's own nation; patriotism. EXAMPLES? QUESTION: can nationalism be a bad thing? Ethnocentrism DEFINE: When you believe that your culture is superior to another culture. EXAMPLES? Question: can ethnocentrism be a bad thing? The least ethnocentric man African Proverb Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesnt matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you better start running. An African proverb as quote in Thomas Friedman, The World is Flat (2005), p. 114.The World is Flat Globalization The economic, political, and cultural changes that are increasing the interconnectedness of people or places worldwide. Theme of our Course. Opinion on impact? Anti -Globalization Economic disparities between the Haves & the Have Nots within countries is increasing in many countries. Globalization has lead to the loss of unique cultural attributes of traditional societies. E.g. Language Cultural Hybridization Sometimes called Cultural Syncretism. The blending of two cultures to form a new, synergistic form of culture. EG Indian Yuppie Pro -Globalization The rising tide will lift all boats or economic prosperity will trickle down to the poorest nations. Countries will concentrate on activities for which it is best suited. E.g Should Americans be making automobile? Middle Globalization is inevitable. Countries and people must put themselves in the best position to benefit from this phenomea. International organizations and national governments must work together to ensure that this process is cohesive rather than disruptive. Wrap it up!!!!!!! Objectives To review information from textbook on globalization. To define the term culture. To understand the arguments for / against globalization