Categories: All - society - culture - health - communication

by Tan Tze Gek Justina N/A 9 years ago

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Globalisation

The phenomenon of globalisation entails the interconnectedness and integration of goods, people, and ideas from various parts of the world. This process significantly influences both individuals and societies.

Globalisation

Allows information to be transported from one place to another. For eg: Charlie Hebdo, Paris-Pakistan -Reeve

Discuss the impact of Globalisation on self and society.

How does Globalisation affect individuals?

Transportation
People( Tourists/ Foreign workers/labour/tourism industry) can visit other countries and experience new cultures. -Yun Xuan
Communication/Internet
Allow people to communicate with relatives or friends overseas. -Yun Xuan
Culture
Due to globalisation, more and more traditional customs and rituals are becoming Americanised. Example: The languages of local communities and traditional clothing are being lost. - Nabihah
Due to globalisation, Consumers themselves can now enjoy a greater choices of goods and services. - Yu Hui

What is Globalisation?

Globalisation is a process where goods, people and ideas from different parts of the world become interconnected and integrated.
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How does Globalisation affect society?

Brain Drain or Labour Drain
Countries with limited jop opportunities often find it difficult to encourage skilled workers to stay in their countries. E.g. After receiving training from their home country,many people emigrate and spend their professional career in a more lucrative economy -Wan Ting
Health Problems
Globalisation has increased the chances of many people's health being at risk. E.g. HIV/AIDS (from Africa) has been spread around the world -Ying Min
Communication/ Internet

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What are some impact of Globalisation?

Health
Variety of medicine has increased , accessbility of medical information and training that can cure illness or diseases has improved. - Austin

Now drug companies is able to send drugs to countries that have disease outbreak, for example, in Africa where a disease called Ebola, has killed a lot of people .- Austin