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Different forms of globalisation - Coggle Diagram
Different forms of globalisation
The diffusion of culture
It is the spread of one’s cultural beliefs and practices such as food, music, or religion.
Globalization helps promote culture diffusion by moving cultures on a global scale.
The advancements in transportation and social media are the main contributors to cultural diffusion. As ideas, meanings and values around the world are transmitted to extend and intensity social relations.
The three main types of cultural diffusion include location, expansion and maladaptive.
Some examples include Buddhism being accepted in china through the silk road, the popularity of hockey (a sport originated from Canada) in the US, The spread of Islam to South Asia etc.
The diffusion of politics
It is the development or increasing influence of international organizations on a global scale.
Globalization allowed governmental actions to take place on an international level.
The main advantage of political globalization is to force governments to adopt global institutions, which makes them more accountable in the global area and to pay attention to protecting human rights.
Examples of global political organizations: UN, WHO, NAFTA, NATO.
The diffusion of Innovation or ideas
It is the spread of new ideas or innovations in all areas of development from one country to another.
This promotes the advancements in technology, scientific developments, transportation etc. as countries or organizations are able to share their ideas.
The spread of philosophy from ancient Greece to the entire world during the sixth century B.C.E.
The diffusion of technology
It is the increasing spread of technology across the global economy, particularly from developed to developing countries.
The advantage of technology diffusion is that it helps further promote international trade by creating a more convenient platform for communication.
However, this may lead to the increased rate of Replacing of Workers with Machines, which led to mass unemployment and poverty for workers in developing countries.
Examples include the Growth of Multinational Technology Corporations such as Microsoft, Apple and Sony.