Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2023)

 Political globalization means that politics is no longer only something inside each country, but something that connects the world together. The reading explains that political power today is shared by more actors, not only governments. After the Cold War, democracy became a global idea, and many countries started to follow it, but this did not solve every political conflict. Instead, new kinds of political cultures appeared around the world. Another important part of political globalization is the rise of global norms, such as human rights and environmental protection. These ideas spread through international organizations and the media, and sometimes they even pressure governments to change. Because of this, states do not have full control over politics anymore. There are also many networks that work across borders, such as NGOs, global social movements, and activist groups. They try to influence big issues like climate change, refugees, and justice, and this creates something c...

In our everyday conversations, globalization is often described as a world controlled by huge companies that do business everywhere. Peter Dicken’s reading shows that this idea is not completely wrong, but it is definitely not the full story. Corporations are very important in economic globalization, but they are not all-powerful and they do not fully escape the influence of their home countries. In this blog, I will summarize the key ideas from the reading, explain what I found interesting, and raise one question for further discussion. To start with, Dicken explains what transnational corporations (TNCs) are. These are companies that manage production or services in more than one country. They have become extremely important in the global economy. According to UNCTAD’s data in the reading, thousands of TNCs together make up about one-tenth of the world’s total economic output and one-third of world exports. However, the really surprising point is that the top 100 companies control ...

Globalization refers to an increasingly interconnected network that links people, companies, information, and daily life across national borders. While intersociety has existed for centuries, the globalization we speak of today is unprecedented in its speed, scale, and intensity. When we think of globalization, we often think of economic activity: multinational corporations, global supply chains, and international trade. For example, a smartphone might be designed in California, manufactured in Shenzhen, and then sold in Seoul. This interdependence creates growth opportunities and new markets. But globalization is more than just what we buy. It influences our thinking, how we communicate, and even our identity. Through social media and streaming platforms, people are exposed to languages, values, and creative expressions from around the world. In South Korea, a student can experience American TV shows, Latin pop music, Parisian fashion trends, and Japanese anime culture all in one week...

Culture is everything that shapes how people live, think, communicate, and imagine the world. Globalization is a process that allows ideas, people, products, and values ​​to cross borders at an unprecedented speed and scope. Globalization changes culture, and culture drives globalization. Globalization connects societies through technology, media, and travel. Because of this connection, cultural products become highly mobile: music spreads instantly through Spotify, food crosses oceans via TikTok trends, and fashion spreads on Instagram before it even hits a physical store. Furthermore, globalization is not just economic or technological; it also encompasses cultural aspects. Immigrants bring their cultural habits and beliefs to new cities. Businesses employ cultural strategies to attract international customers when competing globally. People constantly exchange cultural expressions such as slang, emojis, and aesthetics when communicating online. Therefore, the relationship between cu...