Globalization
Cultural Geography, C - Andrea Harrigan
Globalization is...
Globalization is the formation of a network of international relationships as a result of the communication of cultural, technological, environmental, and economic ideas.
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This video provides globalization through what others think it is and how it has effected them in their lives.
Technological
Problem: With the entire world advancing rapidly in technology, the loss of communication in the more traditional sense is decreasing with increasing use in social media, texting, and computers. For generations to come, their whole life will be technology and some would see this as a bad thing though, the information available at their fingertips can help them in school, work, and their life.
Economic
The economy of many countries is effected by globalization. When countries trade and sell their natural resources to other countries that lack in that resource, it helps their economy by bringing in money.
Problem: When the USA buys and trades with other countries, several situations can arise. For example, when trading and buying from China, the product is cheaper because the workers in China making them are being paid far less. When looking at products sold at a dollar store, you can see that a majority of the products are made in China. These products can be sold for only a dollar because to make them in China is so cheap.
Solution: To fix this problem of people in China getting paid a little amount for labor, more people can buy locally at places such as farmer's markets and local businesses that sell their own products.
Cultural
Problem: While arguable, a problem that is consistent through the development of globalization, is that America is being forced upon other countries. For example, while McDonald's originated in the United States, you can find one all the way in China. Some would say this causes other countries to lose their unique customs.
Maps
According to the population map, within the United States, the population density is greatest on the East Coast (specifically the North East) as well as on the West Coast (Specifically within and near the states of California). The population density is the lowest within the Midwest of the United States.
The population Density of the United States is greatest where there are the richest natural resources. The coastal areas are highly populated because there are oceans. The Midwest has a lower population because the land is dry and weak in natural resources. The population is greatest in places that can benefit people the most in the economy and in their lives (businesses, jobs, etc.).
Product: 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird was produced on the Lorian Production Line in Ohio, USA. 100% American in its body, and parts, the Thunderbird is an all American. Because of this, it was very expensive to make thus, production had to quickly stop, leaving only about 175,000 of them in the world.
Though still, i buy products imported and made from other countries such as my cell-phone, T.V, and computer.
Because this is a modern, globalization run and technology based society, it is hard to escape the downfalls of globalization but everyone has the choice to contribute to the bad things, or help change them.