All Flashcards
What was the Rana Plaza factory collapse?
A 2013 factory collapse in Bangladesh where over 1,000 garment workers died due to unsafe conditions.
What is significant about protests in Urumqi, China?
Social media was used to organize protests, leading to government censorship and control over information.
What is the significance of deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest?
Represents a major environmental consequence of globalization, driven by cattle farming and resource extraction.
What is the significance of child labor in West Africa?
Highlights the exploitation of vulnerable populations in global supply chains, particularly in cocoa production.
What are the causes and effects of increased shipping due to globalization?
Cause: Increased global trade. Effect: Higher greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
What are the causes and effects of deforestation for cattle farming?
Cause: Demand for beef and land for grazing. Effect: Loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, and increased carbon emissions.
What are the causes and effects of social media's global reach?
Cause: Technological advancements and internet access. Effect: Spread of pop culture, increased awareness, and potential for misinformation.
What are the causes and effects of supporting small businesses?
Cause: Resistance to corporate power and desire for local economic growth. Effect: Strengthened local economies and preservation of unique cultures.
What are the causes and effects of prioritizing profits over worker safety?
Cause: Corporate focus on maximizing profits. Effect: Unsafe working conditions, exploitation, and tragedies like the Rana Plaza collapse.
What are the causes and effects of unequal distribution of resources?
Cause: Historical inequalities, trade imbalances, and corporate power. Effect: Increased global inequality, poverty, and social unrest.
What are the causes and effects of globalization on folk culture?
Cause: Spread of pop culture and global media. Effect: Potential erosion of traditional practices but also increased awareness and preservation efforts.
What are the causes and effects of globalization on the environment?
Cause: Increased production, consumption, and transportation. Effect: Deforestation, pollution, climate change, and resource depletion.
Compare Pop Culture and Folk Culture.
Pop culture is trend-driven and global, while folk culture is tradition-based and local.
Compare the effects of globalization on developed vs. developing nations.
Developed nations often benefit economically, while developing nations may face exploitation and environmental degradation.
Compare the positive and negative impacts of social media in resisting globalization.
Positive: Raises awareness and organizes protests. Negative: Spreads misinformation and government censorship.