What is globalisation?
Globalisation is the process whereby the world is becoming more connected due to increased cross border trading of products, as well as cultural traditions. It is the idea that the world is shrinking due to an increase in connections across the globe. Whilst globalisation has increased in intensity since the end of the 20th century, this concept bares historic significance. For instance, the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century was influential in establishing cross border connections through long distance trade, and is therefore seen as fuelling globalisation.
Globalisation is achieved through many different means. Global connections may be achieved through the establishment of multinational companies such as McDonalds and Apple which operate in many different countries. Furthermore, developments in technology have fuelled globalisation. For instance, the rise of social media such as Facebook and Twitter has enabled global communication irrespective as to whether people are in different continents. Likewise, transport advancements such as plane technology have enabled access and movement to all corners of the globe. As such, the idea that the world is shrinking due to globalisation means that many societies are sharing each other’s cultural practices, products, cusines and traditions.
