Where is the world headed with globalization going to happen.docx
1. Where is the world headed with globalization – what’s going to happen as
globali
Where is the world headed with globalization – what’s going to happen as globalization
increases? Please outline the two main perspectives regarding the question of where
globalization is taking us. Be sure you also describe the “strong” version of each perspective
as well as which theorist is associated with that “strong” version. Next, draw on this
knowledge to offer your own analysis of where globalization is ultimately headed. Be sure
to relate your analysis to one of the two perspectives and discuss examples to support your
thoughts on globalization. Share a related news piece or source that addresses the potential
impact of globalization. Please include a link to the source; a full citation is not
required.GlobalizationThe final question regarding globalization I would like to focus on
before turning to our three main theorists this week is the question of Where is the world
headed with globalization – what’s going to happen?This answer comes in two main
forms:1. Globalization is a homogeneous force. The forces of globalization (technological
advances in communications and transportation) are seen as leading to a unified world in
which the world’s population slowly becomes integrated into a common culture. There are
both strong and weak versions of this answer. The strong version states that this
homogeneity will necessarily involve the destruction of indigenous or national cultures and
the West expands its influence through economic and cultural imperialism.2. Globalization
is a heterogeneous force. It is linked to an intensification of existing cultural differences. The
strong form of this is heralded by Said – the argument here is that globalization will lead to
an increasingly fragmented world where local communities will organize to resist the
homogenizing tendencies associated with the spread of global influences, usually Western
influences. In this view, the phenomenon of globalization sparks religious, ethnic, and
cultural conflicts as people fight to maintain their way of life or cultural identity.Wallerstein,
Leslie Sklair, and Edward Said
