We eat Spanish tomatoes, drink French wine, drive Japanese cars and wear clothes produced in Bangladesh. Europeans celebrate Halloween, the whole world is listening to American Pop Music and our neighbours come from all over the world.
This shows that economy and society have reached a global level. Due to this, globalization has become a key issue in the social analysis of economy over the past years. In this work, I will analyse the sociological understandings of globalization, its causes and its consequences. Starting from a definition of globalization and the connection of globalization and capitalism, I will then point out the origins of globalization and the subjects in sociology of globalization. I will analyse the causes and consequences of globalization from a sociological point of view. I come to the conclusion that globalization led to an increase of welfare all over the world but there are also new problems which need to be solved.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- What is Globalization?
- History of Globalization
- Subject of the Sociology of Globalization
- Causes of Globalization
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to analyze sociological understandings of globalization, its causes, and its consequences. It begins by defining globalization and its connection to capitalism, then explores its origins and key subjects within the sociology of globalization. The analysis then delves into the causes and consequences of globalization from a sociological perspective, ultimately concluding on the impact of globalization on global welfare and emerging challenges.
- Defining Globalization and its multifaceted nature
- The historical evolution of globalization and its relationship with capitalism
- Key subjects and issues within the sociology of globalization
- Analysis of the causes of globalization
- Consequences of globalization: both positive and negative impacts
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
What is Globalization?: This chapter grapples with the multifaceted and often debated definition of globalization. It highlights the challenges in defining a universally accepted meaning for the term, despite its widespread use. The chapter introduces different perspectives, including economic, political, cultural, and social dimensions, and explores various interpretations such as globalization as transference, transformation, and transcendence. The lack of a singular definition underscores the complexity of the phenomenon and its diverse impacts across various sectors of society.
History of Globalization: This chapter examines the historical evolution of globalization, noting the ongoing debate surrounding its origins. While some trace it back to the modern era (1970s-present), others see it as a longer historical process beginning around 1450. The chapter analyzes Wallerstein's division of globalization into two periods: 1450 onward and 1945 onward. The first period emphasizes the role of sea travel, capitalism, and the market in fostering international trade and economic growth. The second period is further subdivided into an A-phase (post-WWII economic boom) and a B-phase (a period of economic shifts and the rise of Asian economies). The chapter concludes that globalization is not a singular event but a continuous, dynamic process.
Subject of the Sociology of Globalization: This chapter identifies two primary areas of focus within the sociology of globalization. The first involves analyzing social processes common across countries to identify shared evolutionary patterns and standardization. The second involves studying globally present social phenomena, such as international institutions (UN, IMF, etc.), global movements (environmental movement), transnational corporations, and global terrorism. The chapter highlights key issues such as cultural change, national cohesion, and the analysis of both the positive and negative consequences of globalization, emphasizing the growing body of research dedicated to this field.
Causes of Globalization: This chapter analyzes the causes of globalization, highlighting the long-term interplay of capitalism's development and technological advancements. While acknowledging a gradual historical progression, it emphasizes the accelerated pace of globalization since 1945. The chapter implicitly connects the causes to the historical narrative presented in the preceding chapter, suggesting a complex interplay of economic systems, technological innovations, and political shifts in driving the process of globalization.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Globalization, Capitalism, Sociology, History, Economy, Culture, Politics, Society, International Relations, Transnationalism, Social Change, Economic Development, Welfare, Global Issues.
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- Maximilian Ambros (Author), 2012, The Sociology of Globalization: History, Causes and Consequences, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/197030
