Discuss the impact of Globalisation on self and society.

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

Main topic

How does Globalisation affect society?

Communication/ Internet

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

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

What is Globalisation?

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

Subtopic

How does Globalisation affect individuals?

Due to globalisation, Consumers themselves can now enjoy a greater choices of goods and services. - Yu Hui

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

Communication/Internet

Allow people to communicate with relatives or friends overseas. -Yun Xuan

Transportation

People( Tourists/ Foreign workers/labour/tourism industry) can visit other countries and experience new cultures. -Yun Xuan

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