GLOBALIZATIONExamine the benefits and challenges of

globalization including connectivity, standard of living, pandemics and loss of local culture.

A process which links people around the world as a result of shared activities and interests.

What is globalization?

People enjoy goods from all over the world. Greater connectivity – Facebook, cell

phones, Skype. Advances in information technology. Advances in medicine. Advances in engineering. Average standards of living are higher The pace of economic development has

accelerated.

Benefits of Globalization

Benefits of Globalization – people enjoy goods from around the world

Benefits of Globalization

Benefits of Globalization – advances in healthcare

Benefits of Globalization – greater connectivity

Manufacturing has shifted away from countries where labor costs are higher.

Jobs have gone to places like Indonesia or China where labor is cheap.

People in the U.S. are left without jobs. Exploitation of labor in less developed

countries. Increased pollution and global climate change. Diseases spread more quickly causing

pandemics. Countries are losing their local culture.

Challenges of Globalization

Challenges of Globalization – exploitation of labor

Challenges of Globalization- jobs shifting away from the U.S.

Challenges of Globalization – global climate change/pollution

Challenges of Globalization – spread of diseases

Challenges of Globalization – loss of local culture

Exit Ticket:

Globalization is __________ (good or bad) because, _____________.

Be ready to defend your response.

You decide…