Essay About Ok Globalization And Global Governance

Critical Approaching to Knowledge
Critical Approaching to KnowledgeKnowledge is negotiated all the timeCompetence being built in different contextsCritical distrust is ok Globalization: links all human societies with exchange networks & facilitates progress of technology, justice for everyone, even minorities, and welfare of all due to the ceaseless efforts of entrepreneurs taking risks, sharing wealthAllows to stretch moral principles “No, Thnx”: Huntington & RitzerThe clash of civilizations & the remaking of the world (SH)The “macdonaldization” of society & the “grobalization” of nothing (i.e. growth = globalization)Predicts that distribution of goods through McDonalds, Walmart, etc. is most efficient and will be so Globalization = threat of migrated massesCross-cultural Mutual InfluencesAttempts at governance, including global governance ← a natural result of increasing interdependence → parties are represented, must have a proper procedure Open process → don’t know where we’re headingHelp create conditions for further development of interdependent networks (R. Keohane)Stereotyping & StandardizingTypes of Action: interaction, motion, trade, travel (intensified by cheap airlines), pilgrimage (testifies strength of religion), warfare, proselytization, colonization, tourism, exileAllows to quickly simplify some recognitions Globalization: “yes please”Global governance of businesses (time-warner, coca-cola)Politics (UN)Economy/Trade (WTO)Financial Flows (IMF & the World Bank)Armies (NATO)Justice (Courts & Tribunals)Crime Control (Interpol)NGOs & CBOsEsser museum Globalizations from BelowClean air & water for billions of humanWay out of poverty for majority of the populationEmpowering & integrating women & underdogsCreating meaningful work for the PC/www illiterateManaging MigrationsCreating learning needs & opportunitiesConvergence, Divergence, CrossvergenceGlobalization + Demographics = discontentEcology + Globalization = government regulation + consumer / shareholder stakeholder / citizen activism at every level Changing consumer values, behavioral patterns, and lifestyle + ICTMaterial for Exams:1 chapter and presentation finance Shadow AssignmentConclusionHave good balance between abstract and concrete