U4 LG4 Globalization

LG Describe how globalization affects population and settlement patterns

Success Criteria:

•Define Globalization•Analyze both benefits & challenges of Globalization

Performance of Understanding:

•Students will be able to define and note both and advantages and disadvantages of globalization

GlobalizationWhat does this mean??? (put in your own words)

Definition:The continual process of increasing connectivity between global societies, which results in…

1. the integration of economic markets2. cultural diffusion3. environmental change4. increased political associations.

Benefits • Globalization has improved the standard of living in

many nations • Increased the level of economic development • More employment opportunities across the globe.

CHINAIn 1988, a median income in China was richer than only 10% of world population.

2008 the median was richer than one-half the world’s population.

*Leapfrogged 40% of the world.

“OLD RICH” Accepting New Members

OLD: Western Europe, North America and Japan are all part of the global top 1 percentile.

NEW: The richest 1% of Brazilians, Russians and South Africans now belong there, too.

Globalization and Economic Interdependence

• Globalization has increased Economic interdependence

• Why does this make political diplomacy so important?

Benefits Cont.

The Internet & Globalization

Advancements in internet technologies has increased

interactions/trade with other areas of the world.

BENEFITs

Cont.

Challenges of Globalization• Fast growth has made it difficult in some

places to have enough regulation to control

– product quality – standards for the treatment of workers.

One of Apple's Chinese iPhone Factories

-Filth -Overcrowding 15+ per room -Salaries in range of $1.50 per hr

• Increased global contact has resulted in pandemics – HIV– 2009 Swine Flu

I AM LEGEND The Walking Dead

Challenges Cont.

Internet has allowed companies to operate in foreign nations & promotes cultural diffusion/ convergence

more cultural change some cases causing loss of local culture

Challenges Presented by the Internet

Trade Patterns Increased globalization and free trade agreements (low tariffs)

Goods easily made in East/Southeast Asia sold throughout the world.

Resulted in outsourcing (movement of manufacturing jobs from the West to the East)

Due to fewer regulations and larger/cheaper workforce!!!

Today's Activity

• Complete the Megacities Questions on the bottom of your note sheet.

• Record Answer directly on your note sheet.

• Be prepared to share!

Megacities Answer Sheet1.10 million 2.233.64 Olympic games increased need for

infrastructure to support higher #’s4.Rural families moved to the city.5.Subtropical climate and steep hill sides6.Rising sea levels washing away homes/

learning how to react7.Dedicated bus lanes and bike sharing8.Slum dwellers 9.7