Spaces and exchanges : globalization

I'm going to talk about the notion Spaces and exchanges. To begin with, I'd like to give a definition of spaces. A space can be geographic like a place and countries. Then, an exchange it’s the act of giving or receiving something in substitution for something else. The word exchange can take different forms: economic/cultural/or movement of people. Today, exchanges are facilitated thanks to the new technologies like internet. These interactions have transformed the world sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

In this presentation we will study globalization.

In what extent globalization can be positive or negative for the culture and development of each country?

Globalization is the process by which countries are becoming ever more interconnected, mainly economically but also culturally and politically speaking. The internet and the social networks are changing the way we live and communicate today. These networks make the exchanges easier. This is the first time countries have exchanged that much. Thanks to internet information travel faster than before. Consequently, it influences and helps Globalization.

During the schoolyear we studied the history of globalization. There have been exchanges for a long time. People have been discovering new places and bringing back new things like spices and coffee.

At first glance, the connection between the different countries seems very positive and seems to promote peace around the world.

Globalization also increased the quality of goods and services someone can have access to and people can now buy from any part of the world.

We studied the globalization of Starbucks. This company has been expanding for 50 years. Thanks to that Starbucks is recognized around the world for its excellent work.

There is no denying that globalization seems to bring people together and to make them exchange various elements from their own culture. For example, without moving we can discover new gastronomy. We studied a text about Craig Nelson. He found a KFC outlet in China.

For some people this may be positive but others think that there is a loss of cultural diversity.

We studied a recording. Nigerians have their own culture, dance and music. It’s in danger because of globalization, they are worried.

We studied two pictures about this phenomenon. They show that we live in an Americanized world as globalization is often assimilated to westernization. Indeed, many multinational corporations are American like KFC and Levi’s. Wherever you go, it’s as if you still where in the USA.

Besides, Western companies contribute to polluting the planet excessively.

Moreover, globalization creates a lot of competition between countries to be more attractive economically. For example, McDonald’s sued McCurry for 8 years over the use of the “Mc” because they were afraid of competition.

During this oral I talked about Starbucks and its expansion. It’s a handicap for small coffee shops because the competition is hard. Indeed, Starbucks is the most powerful coffee shop today.

Sadly, Globalization causes conflicts and illegality

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