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DEPARTMENT OF MORAL, SOCIAL & CULTURAL STUDIES-2024-25

Prepared by: Mr. Ashokan K Reviewed by: Ms. Nisha Week:26/08/2024-30/08/2024.

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LESSON-1 (UNIT-4)
UNDERSTANDING GLOBALISATION

CONTENT

What is Globalisation?

Globalisation is a process of interaction and integration among the


people, companies, and governments of different nations. This process is
driven by international trade and investment and helped by information
technology. Globalisation has effects on the environment, culture,
political systems, economic development and prosperity, and
human physical well-being in societies around the world.
Globalisation is not new. For thousands of years, people—and, later big
companies—have been buying from and selling to each other in lands at
great distances, such as through the famed Silk Road across Central
Asia that connected China and Europe during the Middle Ages. For
centuries, people and corporations have invested in other countries.
Government policies and technological developments of the past few
decades have led to increases in cross-border trade, investment, and
migration which were so large that many people believe the world has
entered a new phase in its economic development. The current wave of
globalisation is the result of policies that have opened economies
domestically and internationally. Countries have established
international agreements to promote trade in goods, services, and
investment. Corporations have built foreign factories and established
production and marketing arrangements with foreign partners.
Technology is the other main driver of globalisation. It has essentially
eliminated distances. The internet in particular has dramatically
transformed social and economic life, connected people and businesses
around the world.
The advances made in transportation that have enabled global mobility are
particularly significant. Modern aircraft, cruise ships, trains, and other modes
of transport allow people to move quickly and relatively cheaply. Aircraft
capable of flying long distances with a larger passenger load. Fast trains, road
systems, and even city bike rental programs enable people to move, tour, and
explore the world. These changes have allowed more people to travel more
often in less time. The international banking system allows access to money
almost anywhere in the world. Travel agencies have allowed for affordable
packages that include travel, hotel and tours. Handheld devices have also
changed the nature of travel, the traveler can select a restaurant, navigate a
big city, or translate a foreign language. Another influence of globalisation on
tourism is a greater awareness of destinations and the range of leisure
activities, sites, and cultures to visit around the world. Generating knowledge
of a destination is obviously a key first step in marketing a destination, and
this is achieved by way of travel shows, films, blogs, and other forms of
communication.

Globalisation is about not only trade, transport and communications. It has


also led to the creation of new types of events that bring people together from
all around the world. One of these is the Special Olympics. It is the world’s
largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
There are competitions and year-round training, involving 5.7 million athletes
in 172 countries. One of these athletes is Bonang Modise, 21. She was born in
Dorsberg in South Africa. She joined Special Olympics South Africa in 2011 at
the age of 16 and started training as well as competing in her two favourite
sports, athletics and basketball. Before she joined Special Olympics, Bonang
was always told what she wasn’t able to do because of her intellectual
disability. Throughout her time in school, she always heard that she couldn’t
be a leader and couldn’t make a difference in her community. When Bonang
joined the Special Olympics, she learned that she could still be her best even
though she has a disability. “Being part of Special Olympics has been good for
me, because I understand the importance of being proud of who I am. I may
have a disability, but it won’t stop me from being the best!” Bonang says.
Bonang was identified as a great leader, so she joined the Special Olympics
Athlete Leadership program which unleashed her leadership potential and
provided her with speaking opportunities across the country. Bonang travelled
to Los Angeles for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games and proudly
represented her country. The 2019 Special Olympics Games were held in Abu
Dhabi in the UAE. There were seven days of competition in 24 sports, with an
estimated 7,000 Special Olympics athletes taking part.

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