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Globalization Introduction
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Roots 1st used in 1940s Popularized in 1960 Buzzword- 1990s
Describe ↑ interdependent social life Disputed concept
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2014 World Cup Why does the author use the 2014 World Cup to explain globalization? Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, site of the 2010 World Cup
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2014 World Cup Glocalization- Why? Teams from 6 continents
Int’l coverage 5 M+ spectators; global viewership Tourism Investments/ sponsors Soccer ball (or football for purists/ everyone in the world outside of the U.S.) FIFA scandal Superstars
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2014 World Cup Superstars Lionel Messi- Argentinian MVP
J. Lo, Pitbull, & Claudhina 1st gen. PR American Cuban-American Brazilian Outfits Official anthem: ‘We are One (Ole Ola) Hybridization
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Terms Global Imaginary Globalization Globality
-Encompasses globalization -Global social consciousness Globalization -Processes that weaken national identity -Dependent on global imaginary Globality Social result of globalization process
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Global Imaginary Growing consciousness of global community
Challenges local ties Identity Information Social network Involvement Consumer habits
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Globalization Set of social processes
Challenges nationalism, the state Moves toward globality Borders Intermestic issues Not fully blended
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Globality Social condition Interconnections Ultimate integration
Ex: Int’l law Poster reads: Stoning (was) Capital Punishment is really not that complicated. Ending it is. Really not that complicated Haavard Pedersen, Italy
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Why we have not yet reached globality?
Reached globalization… Global networks Expansion across borders Technology …but not globality Full integration Sovereignty
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Confronting Globalization
‘Global village’ v. ‘Glocalization’ Phenomena EU, NAFTA WTO 9/11; other attacks Brexit
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Psy & Gangnam Style Gangnam Style
Gangnam Style
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How is the phenomenon of Gangnam Style an example globalization?
Role of technology Dissemination YouTube upgrade Waived copyright replicated Flash mobs, ringtones, parodies “The Pistachio” Social aspects= wide appeal Chinese market Sold out concerts >90% hits SK
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…Gangnam Style an ex. globalization? (cont.) Money Others pair w/ Psy
“Father” with Lang Lang “Hangover” w/ Snoop Dog Asian market prospects UNSG Ban- “a force for world peace”
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Recap Roots Ex. of globalization
Global imaginary relation to globalizationglobality Embrace v. shun
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