The Changing Nature of the World

My Invention !!! How has it changed my life? How has it changed my life? No more traffic jams, being late and jet fast travel time How has it changed the world? How has it changed the world? All those roads can just be for cargo We can travel quickly anywhere Less stress in city traffic

New in my home How has it changed my life? How has it changed my life? I don’t spend 30 minutes every evening washing up any more!!!! How has it changed the world? How has it changed the world? More time spent as a family More time spent as a family Less water used in washing Less water used in washing Less manual labour needed Less manual labour needed

The Changing Nature of the World Things that have remained the same throughout time Things that have changed 1500 years ago everyone knew the earth was the centre of the universe. 500 years ago everyone knew the earth was flat. 15 minutes ago you knew people were alone on the plant Imagine what you will KNOW tomorrow ……

The Changing Nature of the World People and goods have always moved around the world, though NOT everyone and SLOWLY People and goods have always moved around the world, though NOT everyone and SLOWLY Today, new advances in communication, transport and technology have encouraged one global society. Today, new advances in communication, transport and technology have encouraged one global society. The clothes we wear, the places we shop, the food we eat, the sports we play and the TV shows we watch have integrated overseas economies and cultures. The clothes we wear, the places we shop, the food we eat, the sports we play and the TV shows we watch have integrated overseas economies and cultures. This process of economic and cultural integration is called GLOBALISATION This process of economic and cultural integration is called GLOBALISATION

The Process of Globalisation Bliss & Paine (2005) “GeoActive 1” Jacaranda, p190

Drivers of Globalisation Transport Air transport Air transport Lower costs, increased people travelling Lower costs, increased people travelling Land transport Land transport Rail and road infrastructure have made faster travel time Rail and road infrastructure have made faster travel time Sea transport Sea transport Cargo ships have increased in size and thus the cost of transporting goods has declined. Cargo ships have increased in size and thus the cost of transporting goods has declined.

Drivers of Globalisation Communication Communication The Internet The Internet Small businesses can market their product globally Small businesses can market their product globally People can access information quickly at a low cost. People can access information quickly at a low cost. Satellite Technology Satellite Technology Relay and transmit information everyday, including television, telephone calls, weather information, and military intelligence. Relay and transmit information everyday, including television, telephone calls, weather information, and military intelligence.

Drivers of Globalisation Computer Technology Computer Technology Instant money transfers, instant information Instant money transfers, instant information Provide entertainment and education Provide entertainment and education Connects all countries in the world through the Internet Connects all countries in the world through the Internet

Drivers of Globalisation Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Transnational Corporations (TNCs) Large companies that dominate markets Large companies that dominate markets Produce and distribute goods and services Produce and distribute goods and services Make decisions that affect people all over the world. Make decisions that affect people all over the world.

Drivers of Globalisation World Trade World Trade International Trade International Trade Advances in technology and lower transport costs has increased the volume of trade between countries. Advances in technology and lower transport costs has increased the volume of trade between countries. Money flows into and out of local communities. Money flows into and out of local communities. Trade Organisations Trade Organisations Finding a balance between protecting local cultures and increasing the economic benefit of trade. Finding a balance between protecting local cultures and increasing the economic benefit of trade. Intergovernmental organisations work to promote fair trade. Groups include - World trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Intergovernmental organisations work to promote fair trade. Groups include - World trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

TNCs & Globalisation A company that has its head quarters in a major city with branches all around the world. A company that has its head quarters in a major city with branches all around the world. Cheap labour found in developing nations Cheap labour found in developing nations Products sold in developed nations for higher prices. Products sold in developed nations for higher prices. This separation of production and profits leads to greater inequality. This separation of production and profits leads to greater inequality. Mass producing a product that is the same all around the world, thus reducing cultural differences. Mass producing a product that is the same all around the world, thus reducing cultural differences.

NIKE ~ The world reknowned TNC What is the cartoonist saying about the NIKE company?

Do the global benefits of TNC’s outweigh their costs? Advantages of TNC’sDisadvantages of TNC’s

Effects on Culture There is continuing debate among many people about global American influences on our culture. There is continuing debate among many people about global American influences on our culture. Do you think these shows affect the way you think and behave? Do you think these shows affect the way you think and behave? Bliss & Paine (2005) “Geo Active 1” Jacaranda p201

Are these shows particularly Australian? Are these shows particularly Australian? Do you think people in another English – speaking country would gain a true understanding of the Australian culture from these shows? Do you think people in another English – speaking country would gain a true understanding of the Australian culture from these shows? Effects on Culture Bliss & Paine (2005) “Geo Active 1” Jacaranda p201

Kleeman et al (2004) “ Global Explorations” Heineman p267

Impacts of Globalisation

Negative Impacts of Globalisation IndividualsLocal Communities Nation States