Sunday, September 29, 2019

What is globalization? - Jaehyeon Seo


1. Summary

     We can't define the word 'globalization' clearly, but it's commonly used. The globalization we commonly use would have been thought of as a criterion for privileged countries.
     In fact, the concept of globalization has long been used. But relatively recently, the concept of globalization emerged in earnest because globalization in economic dimension (the spread of capitalism) was visible. But this is a fragmentary view of globalization. Globalization needs to be viewed in a multi-dimensional way.
     Globalization can be divided into four dimensions: economy, politics, culture and society. In the past, however, social dimensions were often overlooked in debates on globalization. But it can be said that the spread of social interaction and communication served as the backbone of the globalization process. Therefore, the article says that the four dimensions of globalization can be seen. However, one cannot say which of these four dimensions is more important, and it should be noted that it is not acceptable for others to be ignored.
     Next, the article also talks about the form of globalization and glocalization. We are talking about the importance of countries and individuals in the process of globalization and the consequences of globalization.
     Since globalization is not any 'thing', globalization cannot be answered as 'what'. We are merely constantly exploring the world and this is the task of mankind. And what should be thought here is that we must constantly talk about the injustices, exploitation and discrimination that arise in the course of globalization.

2. What was interesting/What did you learn

     I have also used the word globalization a lot, even though I have known it vague. Language shows much of the world. From the time the ‘Single Place’ was observed and the word globalization came out, it has been a very interesting opportunity for me to think about the processes, forms and our challenges. When asked what is most important in terms of politics, economy and culture during class, I answered, "Culture." I thought the economy and politics would follow suit. But it was on an economic dimention that the concept of globalization emerged in earnest, and all three could not be ignored.

3. Discussion point

     Many exploitation, discrimination and exclusion occur together in the process of globalization. We must speak out about it constantly. But then there are black and white people, capitalists and laborers whose power is clearly divided, and we can talk about women who are discriminated again in this time(think about the intersectional feminism).

1 comment:

  1. I think the discussion of the weak is an important process of globalization. And I agree that we have to talk about this constantly. The world has created many weak people in the process of development and discriminated against them. The history of the weak is very long and conservative. Without a global consent and consensus on them, true globalization would be difficult.

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