Globalisation
What is Globalisation ?
- The mixing of resources from different countries
What is Cultural Hybridity?
The mixing of cultural traditions and practices
What is the compression of the world?
The idea that the world feels "smaller" due to faster communication
What is government regulation?
Global corporations often operate beyond this kind of national oversight
What is trading?
Globalisation began from actions like this between countries
What is food-based cultural hybridity?
This form of hybridity can be seen in fusion foods or restaurants
Who is Manuel Castells?
The sociologist discussed "network society" and the role of online platforms
What is neoliberalism?
This ideology promotes less government involvement and more private business. Selling government services to private companies is a feature of this economic system.
What is cultural exchange?
it lets countries experience unique foods and resources from other cultures
Where is Cultural hybridity seen?
music groups, restaurants, cultural fashion and festivals
What is a network society?
Instagram and TikTok are examples of this global phenomenon
What are global inequalities and labor divisions?
A fantasy of global capitalism is a borderless world but in reality we see this
What is technology?
Globalisation connects people around the world using this.
What is cultural hybridity in Australia?
Globalisation, immigration and intercultural relationships contribute to this
What is privatisation and deregulation?
Global businesses expanding with little government interference
What is the closure of public transport services?
A real-world Australian example of neoliberalism in action
What are resistance and social movements?
These movements show people fighting back against global systems (example: Arab Spring)
What is the glossary term for cultural hybridity?
Various cultures mix and create blended cultural forms, such as sharing food, music, language, or traditions. This is due to migration, colonisation, globalisation, or intercultural exchange.
What is improved communication technology?
This feature allows you to video call someone across the globe
What is the glossary term of Global Capitalism?
Economic system of the way money, jobs, and big businesses work operate on a global scale, usually controlled by private companies aiming to make profit. It is the economic engine that drives globalisation forward.