Globalisation

• Cultural globalisation


  Spread of languages, religion, beliefs, entertainment and food around the world
• Economic globalisation


  Reduced trade 'barriers', MNCs control trade and manufacturing
• Political globalisation


  Laws influenced by international political bodies e.g. EU
• Globalisation's Affect on Population of Ireland


  Globalised communication, transport and migration within EU has increased international migration caused many immigrants to arrive in the EU, and in result Irelands population has become larger, younger and more diverse
• Globalisation's Impact on Settlement in Ireland


  MNCs set up in Irish cities, offer well-payed employment, many people migrate to city for employment and this contributes to globalisation
• CASE STUDY: Rio de Janeiro


  Rio has experienced rapid economic and population growth over last 50 years as migrants from Brazil as well as immigrants move their, this puts a pressure on housing, employment, education and sanitation leading to squatter settlement called favelas