Globalization Index

Helen H. Wang’s The Chinese Dream promotes an idea of ‘oneness’; the thought that balancing different perspectives, usually Eastern and Western, will create a better and more advanced world. The goal is for America and China to work – not to improve a single nation – but for the benefit of both. As a result, the rest of the world will improve too. In this ‘oneness,’ no one way of thought or action is best. Instead, they are all pieces in a puzzle that is a balanced, globalized world. Wang’s…

advancements are shaped by people, new ideas, new goals and new inventions. These advancements are fuelled by transportation brought to us with the automobile, new technology such as the internet, mass production and mass consumption driven by globalization, and ultimately earning more revenue. All of which have led to the altering, restructuring and development of today’s metropolitans. In the 1920’s the Ford Motor Company single handedly brought us from a horse and buggy, to an era of…

From day one of coming to this institution and joining the business program, I have been exposed to life-changing cultures. A perfect example of this is my TA group. It is clear that whoever decided what kids went in what group did an excellent job in mixing different personalities. Although challenging at first, I am sure that all other groups, much like mine, have blended their cultures together and are more open-minded and globally aware as a result. When first seeing my group, I…

conclusion globalization remains an unending debate. The debate is whether or not globalization is an advantage or disadvantage. The manifestation of globalization begins at various points of a country’s political and economic standing. Karunakar P. describes it as; “The origin of globalization which is an invention of global capitalism in 1980s and 1990s has brought remarkable changes in social, economic, political and cultural aspects across the world in general” (Karunakar 156). Globalization…

Naomi Klein’s 1999 No Logo book not only explores but also challenges the impact globalized brands and companies have had on culture. Under the chapter titled “Threats and Temps” (10) she illustrates her point in the specific area of jobs and what they represent. When we enter the final part of the book, this including chapter 16, Klein describes what is known as “Culture Jamming” where advertising is now used as a tool to convey political messages against either corporations or society itself.…

As the economic, political, and social interconnectedness of the world continues to increase, the push for students to receive a global education becomes more prevalent among universities. Clarke (2004) states that with the world growing smaller, the necessity for an intercultural education is more prevalent. However, much of the college student population today appears to be indifferent or ignorant towards international affairs. Universities have the ability to meet this demand by preparing…

This inaugural address was so influential that Pope Paul VI "reread the text numerous times over the years" and his 1967 encyclical "echoed its themes and language" (Clarke 6). Also noted by Clarke is former White House Aide Arthur Schlesinger in his 1965 memoir of the Kennedy administration, A Thousand Days, where Schlesinger goes on to say that "the energies that Kennedy released, the purposes he inspired, the goals he established would guide the land he loved for years to come." Kennedy's…

How to Target the World Paris, Shanghai, New York, Tokyo, Berlin; these are some of the top fashion epicenters worldwide. These cities are the driving forces of cultural trendsetters who have major influences on design, commerce and eventually the economy ("Fashion Capitals"). Being internationally recognized as having strong identities in fashion, these capitals develop a mixture of business, recreation, and cultural activities to compensate for. This huge success, no matter the place, is…

What is international trade? International trade is when two countries exchange goods, services and capital. Trading on a global scale has not always been as successful and steadfast as it is today. However, the advancement in technology has greatly increased the possibilities of trade between countries. An example would be the internet, the internet is a perfect example of how a business can trade internationally; by putting the whole business online it enables anyone in the world to observe…

The aegyo that the female celebrities portray to their audience supports the cliché damsel in distress mentality and the need for male protection. The gendered image of females in the media embodies the notion that young women are expected to portray themselves to their male counterparts as fragile and helpless. The aegyo behavior that South Korean popular culture portrays perpetuates the sexualisation of young girls. Groups such as Lovelyz and GFRIEND have music videos—both of which have more…