Globalisation

Cards (82)

  • What is one impact of globalization on education?
    Increased diversity in the curriculum
  • How does globalization challenge ethnocentrism in education?
    By incorporating diverse perspectives into the curriculum
  • What international qualification has risen due to globalization?
    IGCSEs
  • What is the secularization debate in the context of globalization?
    It discusses religion's diminishing importance in society
  • How does globalization facilitate communication among religious groups?
    By enabling dialogue between different denominations and cults
  • What are ecumenical movements in the context of globalization?
    Interfaith cooperation fostered by globalization
  • What does the "pick 'n' mix" approach to religion refer to?
    Choosing elements from different religious traditions
  • How might the "pick 'n' mix" approach indicate secularization?
    It shows traditional institutions losing influence
  • What is a potential negative outcome of increased communication among religious groups?
    Spread of potentially harmful ideologies
  • What is a core feature of globalization related to crime?
    Interconnectedness
  • How does interconnectedness create new forms of crime?
    By facilitating instant communication and flow of goods
  • What types of crime has Castells identified as emerging from globalization?
    Arms trafficking, cybercrime, green crime, sex tourism
  • How does globalization exacerbate environmental damage?
    Corporations exploit the environment for profit
  • What is the relationship between transnational organized crime and supply and demand?
    Demand in Western countries fuels crime elsewhere
  • How does poverty relate to drug production in countries like Colombia?
    Poverty drives reliance on the drug trade
  • What can heightened global risk consciousness lead to?
    Stricter border controls and increased surveillance
  • How does Right Realism relate to globalization's impact on crime?
    It emphasizes control and deterrence measures
  • What is Foucault's concept of synoptic surveillance?
    Surveillance by many over a few
  • What is the main focus of the topic "Globalisation and Crime"?
    How globalisation has increased crime
  • What does globalisation enable in terms of communication?
    Instant communication with countries worldwide
  • How does globalisation impact the movement of goods?
    It allows goods to cross national borders easily
  • What is a consequence of actions in one society due to globalisation?
    They can quickly impact other societies
  • What is one problem associated with globalisation mentioned in the material?
    Human trafficking
  • Who argues that globalisation has led to new opportunities for crime?
    Castells
  • What is one type of cyber-crime mentioned?
    Identity theft
  • What is sex tourism?
    Traveling for sex services in other countries
  • How does the cocaine industry in Peru relate to globalisation?
    It is based on supply and demand
  • What do non-Western countries supply in the context of transnational organised crime?
    Goods like drugs and services like sex workers
  • What percentage of the Colombian population makes a living from drugs?
    20%
  • What has globalisation led to in terms of Western countries' concerns?
    Increased worry about global crimes
  • What measures have the UK and USA taken in response to global crime concerns?
    Tighter border controls and fines for airlines
  • How does the media contribute to fears about immigration?
    By exaggerating potential dangers
  • What has the effect of globalised risk led to between countries?
    International cooperation and control
  • What does Ian Taylor argue about globalisation and crime?
    It has increased inequality and crime
  • How do big corporations exploit low-wage countries?
    By setting up factories with poor conditions
  • What is the impact of marketisation according to the material?
    It leads to a consumer culture focused on personal gain
  • How has de-industrialisation affected crime in LA?
    It has led to the growth of drug gangs
  • What do Hobbs and Dunningham say about transnational organised crime?
    It is locally based with global connections
  • What is tax avoidance in the context of globalisation?
    Wealthy individuals moving money to avoid taxes
  • How do local contacts play a role in transnational organised crime?
    They are important for dealing with other countries