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Flashcard 1: Which Asian country has resisted Western cultural influence?
Answer: China. Maintains strict controls over foreign cultural content.
Flashcard 2: What does 'neocolonialism' refer to?
Answer: Control of a country by economic and cultural pressures. Modern form of dominance without direct political control.
Flashcard 3: What impact does globalization have on local industries?
Answer: Can lead to their decline due to competition. Foreign competition often undermines local producers.
Flashcard 4: Identify a sector often affected by globalization criticism.
Answer: Agriculture. Small farmers struggle against large agribusiness corporations.
Flashcard 5: What role do multinational corporations play in globalization?
Answer: They drive economic interconnectedness. They create global supply chains and investment flows.
Flashcard 6: Which international organization promotes free trade?
Answer: World Trade Organization (WTO). Established to reduce tariffs and trade barriers globally.
Flashcard 7: What is 'economic nationalism'?
Answer: Policies that prioritize domestic economy over global trade. Protects national industries from foreign competition.
Flashcard 8: Identify a region where anti-globalization movements have been strong.
Answer: Latin America. Opposition to neoliberal policies and US influence.
Flashcard 9: Name an effect of globalization on employment.
Answer: Job outsourcing to countries with cheaper labor. Companies relocate production to reduce labor costs.
Flashcard 10: What role does technology play in globalization?
Answer: Facilitates faster communication and trade. Digital networks enable rapid global information and capital flows.
Flashcard 11: Which 1999 event is known for anti-globalization protests?
Answer: Seattle WTO protests. Massive demonstrations disrupted WTO ministerial conference effectively.
Flashcard 12: What does 'economic sovereignty' mean?
Answer: Ability of a state to control its own economy. National governments control domestic economic policies independently.
Flashcard 13: Identify a policy tool used to resist globalization effects.
Answer: Import quotas. Limits foreign goods to protect domestic producers.
Flashcard 14: What is a key feature of neoliberalism in globalization?
Answer: Advocating for free-market capitalism. Reduces government regulation and promotes privatization.
Flashcard 15: What is a transnational corporation?
Answer: A corporation that operates in multiple countries. Operates across borders with global production networks.
Flashcard 16: What is the 'race to the bottom' in globalization?
Answer: Countries lowering standards to attract businesses. Competition reduces wages, environmental, and safety standards.
Flashcard 17: Which event is an example of political resistance to globalization?
Answer: Brexit. UK withdrawal from EU to regain national sovereignty.
Flashcard 18: What is 'glocalization'?
Answer: Adapting global products to fit local cultures. Balances global efficiency with local cultural preferences.
Flashcard 19: What is one downside of cultural globalization?
Answer: Loss of unique cultural identities. Dominant cultures overwhelm local traditions and languages.
Flashcard 20: Which movement emphasizes ethical consumption?
Answer: Fair Trade Movement. Ensures better wages and conditions for producers.
Flashcard 21: What is 'protectionism'?
Answer: Economic policy of restricting imports to protect domestic industries. Uses barriers like tariffs and quotas strategically.
Flashcard 22: Name a European country known for rejecting globalization policies.
Answer: France. Protects cultural industries and agricultural sectors strongly.
Flashcard 23: Which concept advocates for sustainable development over profit?
Answer: Environmentalism. Promotes ecological protection over economic growth priorities.
Flashcard 24: What is the primary goal of anti-globalization protests?
Answer: To advocate for fairer global trade practices. Seeks to reduce corporate power and economic inequality.
Flashcard 25: Identify an example of cultural resistance to globalization.
Answer: Preservation of indigenous languages. Maintains cultural diversity against homogenizing forces.
Flashcard 26: Identify a social movement opposed to globalization.
Answer: Occupy Wall Street. Protested economic inequality and corporate influence.
Flashcard 27: What does the term 'localization' mean in opposition to globalization?
Answer: Emphasizing local over global markets. Prioritizes community-based economic and cultural development.
Flashcard 28: Identify one reason why some groups resist globalization.
Answer: Desire to preserve cultural identity. Groups fear losing traditions to dominant global cultures.
Flashcard 29: Which group is known for resisting economic globalization?
Answer: Anti-globalization activists. They oppose corporate power and unfair trade practices globally.
Flashcard 30: Which agreement aims to reduce global trade barriers?
Answer: General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Predecessor to WTO, promoted multilateral trade liberalization.