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1 Chapter 5 Transnationalism: The Alternative Orientation

2 The Origins and Impact of Transnationalism

3 Transnationalism: Phenomena that connect humans across nations and boundaries Sources of transnationalism Global interaction Human thought

4 Transnational Interaction Scope and level will continue to expand

5 Transnational Economics Economic interdependence Affects each of us directly Promotes global/cultural familiarity through trade

6 Transnational Communications Promotes common culture Familiarity with distant people Effects of modern technology Undermines authoritarian governments Distant events become realities through media

7 Transnational Transportation Promotes familiarity Trade Tourism

8 Transnational organizations Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) Increasing number Disenchantment with existing political organizations

9 NGOs and transnationalism Advance many causes Women's issues Facilitate networks of contacts and interaction Transnational Advocacy Networks (TANs) Fourth UN World Conference on Women (WCW) Pressure governments to support their causes Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)

10 Transnational Women's Movement

11 Gender Issues Socioeconomic and political gender equality does not exist

12 Transnational Women's Movement: Philosophy and Goals Diverse movement Beijing + 5 Conference

13 Women are underrepresented in world politics Conceptual differences between male and female points of view Differing views of politics Peace Security Agenda for change Increase women's political participation Improve women's reality Education: Impact of women's illiteracy on entire society

14 Transnational Women's Movement: Programs and Progress Global conferences UN Conference on Population and Development (UNCPD) Fourth World Conference on Women (WCW)

15 Impact Cultural differences among women narrowing Advancement of women in politics

16 Transnational Religion

17 Religion and World Politics Ancient force in international politics Humanistic Source of bloody conflict, subjugation of peoples Crusades, Thirty Years' War, imperial era, Israel, India/Pakistan, Yugoslavia, Ireland Exerts influence through IGOs and NGOs Roman Catholic Church

18 The Strength of Religious Fundamentalism

19 Fundamentalism: Conservative religious values incorporated into secular political activities Some believe religious affiliation should be political and supersede patriotism Link between religious fundamentalism and nationalism India: Hindu party

20 Transnational Culture The Culture of McWorld Macrolevel approach Common culture Language Modern communications Consumer products

21 Resistance to common culture Cultural pride Protectionism: France

22 The Culture of Jihad Conflict along cultural lines Samuel P. Huntington: The clash of civilizations Eurocentrism Rwanda Kosovo Racism, ethnic and religious intolerance-- Serbs Siege mentality in West

23 Transnationalism Tomorrow Common culture versus nationalism

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