The Disadvantages of Globalisation
To what extent might globalisation be seen as disadvantageous to the world in which we live?
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays we can enjoy the same films, fashions, brands, advertisements and TV channels. The evident difference between countries is disappearing. It is because of globalisation, which is a term, that nobody unfamiliar. In the past years, globalisation is regarded as economic globalisation. But now, it is no longer the globalisation of economy, it is a wider range. It is too easy to look at the positive aspects of globalisation and the great benefits that are apparent everywhere. But to what extent might globalisation be seen as disadvantageous to the world in which we live? To answer this question, let me begin by defining globalisation. ‘In its literal sense, it is the process of transformation of local or regional phenomena into global ones. It can be described as a process by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and function together. This process is a combination of economic, technological, sociocultural and political forces.’ (Sheila L. Croucher.2004)
Globalisation is the trend in the last 30 years and it is know as inevitable because it changes the world to some certain extent. But everything has two sides, globalisation is not exceptional also. ‘There are several negative occurrences that can only be the result of or major motivating factors that inspire some corporations to globalize’. (Wikipedia.) In my opinion, there are two main disadvantages of globalisation. One is about the culture crisis; another is inequality between the developed countries and the developing countries. In this essay, I will try to present what is happening negatively alongside the prevalence of globalisation. And analyze the two main aspects of disadvantages with some useful examples. After all, discuss how to manage these problems and suggest what will happen in the future.I think we generation should know the disadvantages of globalisation and
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays we can enjoy the same films, fashions, brands, advertisements and TV channels. The evident difference between countries is disappearing. It is because of globalisation, which is a term, that nobody unfamiliar. In the past years, globalisation is regarded as economic globalisation. But now, it is no longer the globalisation of economy, it is a wider range. It is too easy to look at the positive aspects of globalisation and the great benefits that are apparent everywhere. But to what extent might globalisation be seen as disadvantageous to the world in which we live? To answer this question, let me begin by defining globalisation. ‘In its literal sense, it is the process of transformation of local or regional phenomena into global ones. It can be described as a process by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and function together. This process is a combination of economic, technological, sociocultural and political forces.’ (Sheila L. Croucher.2004)
Globalisation is the trend in the last 30 years and it is know as inevitable because it changes the world to some certain extent. But everything has two sides, globalisation is not exceptional also. ‘There are several negative occurrences that can only be the result of or major motivating factors that inspire some corporations to globalize’. (Wikipedia.) In my opinion, there are two main disadvantages of globalisation. One is about the culture crisis; another is inequality between the developed countries and the developing countries. In this essay, I will try to present what is happening negatively alongside the prevalence of globalisation. And analyze the two main aspects of disadvantages with some useful examples. After all, discuss how to manage these problems and suggest what will happen in the future.I think we generation should know the disadvantages of globalisation and
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