Impact of Globalization on People

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Globalization

Globalization is one of the main aspects in the 21st century. Globalization has brought the world closer; all the things that are happening nowadays are recognized globally even if they happened locally (Buckley). According to Nayef Al-Rodhan GCSP (Geneva Centre for Security Policy) globalization is not a single word or concept. It contains many other concepts within itself. Globalization is composed of different concepts like incorporation regarding the economics, transmitting information or understandings, stability within beliefs, and other concepts (Al-Rodhan p.3). This paper deals with the definition of Globalization, the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and based on these information the views that to which extend the globalization is beneficial for majority of the world's population. The concept of globalization has changed the whole shape of the world. It has both its positive and negative impacts on people's life. However, by taking both the advantages and disadvantages into consideration we can find that to a large extend globalization is beneficial for majority of the world's population. With the help of globalization the works that were difficult in past is getting easier in today's environment. People are getting closer to each other, which is a product of globalization. Moreover, the knowledge and informations are being circulated in very good way which is a very good sign for having a good and prosperous life.

As being a main concept of 21st century knowing the definition of globalization is important. Regarding the definition of globalization Thomas Larsson wrote:

"Globalization is a process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter, things moving closer. It pertains to t...

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...get larger which results in difference in life styles of people. By comparing both the advantages and disadvantages of globalization we can understand that the advantages are more noticeable and have greatly benefited the human life.

Works Cited

Al-Rodhan, Nayef. Definitions of Globalization:A Comprehensive Overview and a Proposed Definition. Geopolitical Implications of Globalization and Transnational Security . Geneva: GCSP, 2006.

Buckley, Richard. "The Global Village: Challenges for a Shrinking Planet." Understanding Global Issues (1998).

CHENG, Yin Cheong. Fostering Local Knowledge and Wisdom in Globalized Education: Multiple Theories. Bangkok, Thailand: Centre for Research and International Collaboration Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2002.

Larsson, Thomas. The Race to the Top: The Real Story of Globalization. Cato Institute, 2001.

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