11. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Define globalization and explain its origins
and history.
2.Analyze the 5 perspectives of globalization
(hardwired, cycle, epoch, events, broader
changes).
3.Explain the metaphors of globalization
(solidity, liquidity, flows).
4.Relate globalization to contemporary real-
life examples.
(Grewal, 2008; Steger, 2017)
17. The origins of globalization can be traced to humanity’s earliest
interactions, where the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture laid the
foundations for today’s interconnected world.
Origins of Globalization
20. Ancient Trade Routes
The Silk Road connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe,
enabling the exchange of silk, spices, and knowledge across
continents.
23. Exploration Era (15th–16th century)
Explorers like Columbus, Magellan, and Vasco da Gama expanded
maritime trade, linking distant parts of the globe.
30. Globalization is not a single event, but a dynamic process shaped by
history, culture, technology, and human interaction. Different perspectives
help us understand how and why globalization happens, as well as its
effects on societies and economies worldwide (Steger, 2017).
31. 5 Perspectives on the Origin of Globalization
Hardwired Cycle Epoch
Broader, More
Recent Changes
Events
33. Hardwired Perspective
• Globalization is a natural aspect of
human existence, rooted in the
universal need to trade, communicate,
and connect. (Scholte, 2005)
• Jan A. Scholte underscores that global
interaction isn’t new—humans have
always participated in cross-border
exchanges over centuries, long before
the modern era.
36. Hardwired Perspective
• Globalization is a natural aspect of
human existence, rooted in the
universal need to trade, communicate,
and connect.
• Jan A. Scholte underscores that global
interaction isn’t new—humans have
always participated in cross-border
exchanges over centuries, long before
the modern era.
Cycle Perspective
• Globalization evolves in waves—
periods of expansion followed by
retrenchment, repeating throughout
history. (Steger, 2017)
• Historical patterns like the Roman
Empire’s integration, its collapse, and
subsequent revival during the Age of
Exploration demonstrate these
cyclical trends. (Studocu, n.d.)
39. Epoch Perspective
• Globalization can be segmented
into distinct eras characterized by
unique driving forces and levels of
integration (O’Rourke &
Williamson, 2002).
• Examples include ancient trade
periods like the Silk Road, the Age
of Discovery, and modern epochs
such as post–World War II
globalization (Studocu, n.d.; Axios,
2019).
42. Events Perspective
• Key historical events act as
accelerators or blockers in the
globalization process (Held et al.,
1999).
• Milestones like the fall of the
Soviet Union, the rise of the
internet, and global disruptions
such as the COVID-19 pandemic
significantly shifted global
connectivity (Studocu, n.d.; Axios,
2020).
45. Broader, More Recent Changes
• Modern globalization is shaped by large-
scale transformations in technology,
finance, and media (Castells, 2010).
• The rise of digital communication
technologies—such as the internet,
mobile telecommunications, and social
media—has revolutionized how
economies, cultures, and politics engage
globally (IMF eLibrary, 2019; Wikipedia,
2023; Scribd, n.d.).
48. Globalization 1.0 (15th–18th C)
This was the age of exploration, when Spain and Portugal
sailed to new lands like the Americas and Asia. Trade routes
such as the Silk Road and Spice Routes connected people
and cultures, but colonies were also exploited for resources
and labor.
49. Globalization 2.0 (1800–1945)
The Industrial Revolution introduced machines and factories
that expanded global businesses and markets. Colonial
empires grew, and many workers migrated to industrial
centers for jobs.
50. Globalization 3.0
(Late 20th Century–Present)
Technology and the internet allowed people to
connect instantly across the world. Individuals
and small groups could now trade, collaborate,
and share culture on a global scale.
51. Globalization 4.0
(21st Century & Beyond)
New technologies like AI, e-commerce, and 3D printing are
creating deeper connections between nations and communities.
This brings faster trade and knowledge-sharing but also
challenges like cybersecurity risks and the digital divide.
54. Metaphors make globalization easier to understand by comparing it to
familiar concepts. Professors use different metaphors like Global Village,
Network, Scapes, Spaceship Earth, Solidity, Liquidity, and Flow. The terms
may differ, but the goal is the same: to explain globalization in simpler ways.
55. Global Village – Marshall
McLuhan (1964)
• McLuhan compared the world to a
“global village,” where technology
and media allow people from
faraway places to communicate
instantly. Because of this, events in
one country can affect or be known
in another part of the world almost
immediately. Globalization,
therefore, makes the world feel
smaller and more connected, just
like living in one big village.
56. Network Society – Manuel
Castells (1996)
• Castells described globalization as a
“network society,” which means that
our world is organized through
networks of communication, trade,
and technology. Like a web, these
networks connect people,
businesses, and governments
across the globe. This shows how
globalization depends on
relationships and connections rather
than just physical borders.
57. Global Cultural Flows –
Arjun Appadurai (1990)
• Appadurai explained globalization
using the idea of “global cultural
flows,” referring to the movement of
people, ideas, money, and culture
across borders. For example, music,
fashion, or even food from one
country can easily spread to another.
Globalization is like a continuous
flow that reshapes cultures and
societies as they interact with each
other.
58. Spaceship Earth – Kenneth
Boulding (1966)
• Boulding used the metaphor of
“Spaceship Earth” to remind us that
humanity shares one planet with
limited resources. Just like
passengers on the same spaceship,
people and nations must work
together and take care of the
environment. This highlights the
need for cooperation and
sustainability in a globalized world.
61. This refers to barriers that block or limit free movement. For
example, The Berlin Wall in Germany (1961–1989) acted as a
physical and symbolic barrier. It separated East and West Berlin,
limiting travel, trade, and cultural exchange.
SOLIDITY
64. LIQUIDITY
This means the increasing ease of movement across
places. When barriers become weaker, cultures and ideas
begin to mix and exchange more freely.
67. FLOWS
This refers to the free and continuous movement of people,
goods, and ideas across the globe. These flows are made
possible by technology, the economy, and global policies.
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