Globalization

What does this cartoon imply about globalization?

Globalization is the interaction of people, companies, and governments of different nations, driven by trade, investment, and technology.

EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

What do all these have in common?

EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

Which are available in other countries?

EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

How might some of these products cause problems in other countries?

Pork is banned in Muslim and Hindu countries.

No meat in burgers in India.

Banned in Russia.

Censorship issues in China.

Name the product that has been pulled from the shelves in many Middle Eastern countries.

Barbie has been replaced by a “covered” doll named Fulla. Barbie is considered too risqué.

Fulla

Click picture for Fulla commercial.

Globalization makes the necessary adjustments to be successful in other countries.

Chicken, lamb, or Vegetarian patty in India.

McPollo with guacamolein Chile.

Beer served in Germany.

Pita burger in Greece.

Click here for more of McDonald's international menu

Other countries also make the necessary adjustments to make globalization successful.

Indian sweatshop.

HOW IS GLOBALIZATION BEING EMBRACED AROUND THE WORLD?

Negatively

Negative

Positively

''My concern is not that there are too many sweatshops but that there are too few.'' -Jeff Sachs

Countries open to and desirable for foreign investment have seen increases in standard of living.

Pandemics–adjective 1. (of a disease) prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area. 2. general; universal: pandemic fear of atomic war. –noun 3. a pandemic disease.

AIDS Map - Numbers

Less prevalent in developed countries than developing countries because of education

and advanced health care

Diffusion of AIDS in Africa

• Prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa because of cultural practices, religion and lack of education, medical care and medications.

• Affects economy (workforce decimated), families (children lose parents), education (teachers who die of disease).

Life expectancy has been reduced inSSA from 60 years to 35 years inmany countries.

In poverty stricken Africa, there is In poverty stricken Africa, there is little money available to spend on little money available to spend on the sick and dyingthe sick and dying

POPULATION PYRAMIDS POPULATION PYRAMIDS

POTENTIAL POPULATION WITHOUT POTENTIAL POPULATION WITHOUT THE AIDS PANDEMIC.THE AIDS PANDEMIC.

AIDS – Worldwide Infection Rates

Highest numbers found in of Sub-Saharan Africa

Malaria – Risk Map

Most often found in equatorial, developing areas of the world

Malaria – Prevention/Treatment

The average cost for potentially life-saving treatments of malaria are estimated to be US $2.68 for a 7-day course of quinine.

Inexpensive, treated mosquito bed netting also appears to be the best preventative measure in the spread of malaria.

Influenza

• Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

• The main way that influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes.

Spanish Influenza (1918-1919)

The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)

Doctor wearing protective mask and clothing

Gangrene of fingers

The culprit

The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)

• Carried by infected fleas on rats from China via the Silk Road and other trade routes, especially merchants ships in the Mediterranean. European plague began in Italy and quickly spread throughout Europe. Good hygiene and proper sanitation almost unknown in Europe at that time.

• Over the course of 25 years in the mid 14th century, killed between 30-60% of Europe’s population.

• Resulted in social, religious and political upheaval throughout European in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Diffusion of Black Death

Begins in Sicily

From China through Silk Road

Diffusion of Black Death

From port of Genoato rest of Europe

Bubonic Plague

H1N1 – Swine Flu• In 2009 H1N1 (sometimes

called “swine flu”) was a new flu virus. First detected in people in the United States in April 2009.

• This virus spread from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

• People on international flights were concerned about transmission and wore masks.

• Schools introduced hand sanitizer in bulk to the classrooms. Megacities like Mexico City were affected

Concentrations of Swine Flu in

North America

Avian Flu• Previous flu pandemics

included an outbreak of avian (bird) flu in 2009.

• Economies of countries affected by both the swine and avian flus suffered as millions of infected animals were destroyed. In countries like the U.S., Thailand and Mexico, sales of poultry decreased because of fear of infection.

Map of Avian Flu Outbreak

Globalization

• How has globalization impacted the spread of pandemics?

Cultural Impact

• Is this good for cultures around the world?

• Should we preserve individual cultures?

• Click on the picture to see how Snoop is doing his part in the global economy.