What is Globalisation

 Thinking task! Where is your stuff made?

Let's do some research! 

Look at your clothing label, school uniform label and look at the bottom of your shoes! 

Where were these items made?

Then think about other items, your phone, your TV, your computer, your car and your food. Where was it made or where did it come from?

I will bet you 50p it wasn't made in your country of residence. 





In the past prior to the global world people had to use resources that were available in their immediate locale. There was no air travel, no internet, no phones, no cars, limited roads, etc. You had to eat food that grew in your area and use expertise in your area. You depended on your local area for all resources, not just food.

Let's take Ireland for example. The main food crop was potatoes and some other vegetables and this is what people ate. There was certainly no rice, pasta, bananas, kiwis or champagne. To keep warm they would've burned wood or turf as there was no oil or gas. It was no possible to go on holiday and jump on a plane - the main modes of transport were walking, using bikes, horses, or other livestock. 



Global World

Now we live in a global world where advances in travel and technology have made it possible access a wide variety of food, cultures, information and travel.


Globalisation is the terms used to refer to this flow of people, good, money, information across border and continents.

It also refers to the interdependence of nations who depend on each other for trade, movement and security.

As you saw before, so many of our household items that we depend on, we have because of globalisation. These items are developed and shipped from abroad for your consumption. 




 

Globalisation has lead to the rise in power and influence of corporations who control and dictate global trade. Can you think of any well known global businesses or business leaders?

Globalisation has also lead to the rise of pollution and emissions. 

A disadvantage of globalisation is that an economic downturn or natural disaster in one nation can have a huge knock on, domino effect around the globe.



A final question to ponder.

Is Globalisation a good thing?












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