Deck 10: Globalization

Question 1

__________ refers to changing the world through transforming the way people, groups, and nation-states connect to and with one another.

A) Industrialization
B) Neoliberalism
C) Globalization
D) Urbanization

Answer 1

A

Question 2

___________ refers to living in an interconnected world where we need each other to survive.

A) Interdependence
B) Liberalization
C) Universalization
D) Westernization

Answer 2

A

Question 3

___________ refers to an ideological justification for free-market capitalism and laissez-faire governance.

A) Interdependence
B) Liberalization
C) Universalization
D) Westernization

Answer 3

B

Question 4

___________ refers to the weakening of state sovereignty with corporations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) challenging the state.

A) Interdependence
B) Liberalization
C) Universalization
D) Westernization

Question 5

___________ refers to the diffusion of western culture (e.g., food, movies, ideology, media, and so on) and the homogenization of place.

A) Interdependence
B) Liberalization
C) Universalization
D) Westernization

Question 6

Which of the following play a major role in the Westernization of countries and communities around the world?

A) transnational corporations
B) social media
C) religion
D) none of the above

Question 7

__________argues the process of globalization emerged and developed over a 500-year period that relates to the rise of capitalist markets.

A) world systems theory
B) postmodernism
C) network society
D) cultural theories

Question 8

When discussing globalization, __________ suggests a decline and transformation of all social institutions due to post-Fordism.

A) world systems theory
B) postmodernism
C) network society
D) cultural theories

Question 9

__________ refers to globalization as changes in communications and information technology.

A) world systems theory
B) postmodernism
C) network society
D) cultural theories

Question 10

__________ emphasizes the globalization of something like religion rather than economic systems.

A) world systems theory
B) postmodernism
C) network society
D) cultural theories

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of McDonaldization?

A) accessibility
B) calculability
C) predictability
D) control

Question 12

_________ believe the effects of globalization have been overstated and it is not novel.

A) Transformationalists
B) Skeptics
C) Rejectionists
D) Hyperglobalists

Question 13

_________ believe global capital and free market capitalism drive globalization and this push by capitalist systems have weakened the state.

A) Transformationalists
B) Skeptics
C) Rejectionists
D) Hyperglobalists

Question 14

_________ believe globalization is occurring and results in a politically, socially, economically, and culturally interconnected world and it does not diminish state power just redefines it.

A) Transformationalists
B) Skeptics
C) Rejectionists
D) Hyperglobalists

Question 15

What are the three camps of the withering state debate?

A) realists, modernists, emerging
B) hyperglobalist, modernist, emerging
C) expansion, retrenchment, curvilinear
D) transformationalists, skeptics, rejectionists

Question 16

The strong state-weak state thesis argues:

A) globalization depends on decline of the strong state and the rise of the weak state.
B) globalization depends on decline of the nation-state and the rise of transnational corporations.
C) globalization depends on the rise of the strong state and the weak state adopting capitalist economic systems.
D) globalization depends on strong state and weak state interactions and relationships.

Question 17

_________ argues capitalist systems need strong states to operate and function effectively.

A) Network society theory
B) Global capitalist theory
C) World systems theory
D) Postmodern theory

Question 18

_________ argue globalization is fundamentally transforming the organization and function of the state because of the interdependent nature and integration of economic systems.

A) Network society theory
B) Global capitalist theory
C) World systems theory
D) Postmodern theory

Question 19

_________ argues the modern state is no longer operating as an autonomous entity and therefore no longer monopolizes what occurs within its borders.

A) Network society theory
B) Global capitalist theory
C) World systems theory
D) Postmodern theory

Question 20

_________ argues state capacity (e.g., capability of gathering and processing information using technological innovations) expands the ability of the state to regulate and control.

A) Network society theory
B) Global capitalist theory
C) World systems theory
D) Postmodern theory

Question 21

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, expansion refers to:

A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Question 22

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, retrenchment refers to:

A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Question 23

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, curvilinear refers to:

A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Question 24

Political sociologists identify all of the following as problems associated with exporting democracy except:

A) cultures and societies reliant on traditional structures.
B) an intrinsic ability to self-govern.
C) adoption of a truly democratic state.
D) the problem of polyarchy.

Question 25

Globalization has been linked to all of the following except:

A) as communication and transportation spread information related to job creation, non-democratic states give rise to working and middle classes in non-democratic states.
B) democratization occurs much more commonly and rapidly on the semi-peripheral countries than in the peripheral countries.
C) as democratic systems based on elections and voting emerge they tend to overthrow authoritarian government.
D) as one nation falls away from authoritarian regimes so to do others.

Question 26

_________ are based on a globally organized project of transformation aimed at replacing the dominant global regime with one that maximizes political control and makes the equitable development of human capabilities and environmental stewardship its priorities

A) transnational revolutions
B) global environmental movements
C) antiglobalization movements
D) none of the above

Question 27

Globalization refers to multiple dimensions including economic, social, and cultural globalization.

Question 28

The process of globalization raises questions about the continued importance and dominance of society as a basic organizing unit.

Question 29

Researchers have connected globalization with market expansion and a concerted effort to expand capitalism.

Question 30

Liberalization refers to living in an interconnected world where we need each other to survive.

Question 31

Universalization refers to the weakening of state sovereignty with corporations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) challenging the state.

Question 32

Cultural diffusion is a one-way process coming from the dominant group and forced onto the subordinate group.

Question 33

World Systems Theory argues the process of globalization emerged and developed over a 500-year period that relates to the rise of capitalist markets.

Question 34

The Network Society theory gives precedent given to technological innovations over capitalist systems as the primary cause of change.

Question 35

Foreign investment as a percentage of worlds Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and trade are identified as evidence of economic globalization.

Question 36

Indicators such as currency exchange turnover and both cross-border bank credit and assets are identified evidence of social globalization.

Question 37

Indictors of tourism, international phone calls, and Internet usage have been identified as evidence of financial globalization.

Question 38

International travel, international phone calls, and Internet usage have all increased over the last thirty years.

Question 39

Over the last three decades, there has been an increase in the number of democratic societies across the globe.

Question 40

The number of "authoritarian" states is at an all-time high.

Question 41

The withering state debate contends the state is becoming obsolete due to globalization.

Question 42

Globalization of communication and transportation seem to offer favorable conditions for authoritarian regimes to fall.

Question 43

Global shocks strain and challenge economic systems and the political stability of non-democratic states.

Question 44

Democratic systems based on elections and voting are particularly prone to political strain from global shocks.

Question 45

Due to authoritarian states, democratization occurs much more commonly and rapidly on the core countries than in the semi-peripheral countries.

Question 46

The loss of valuable resources and/or aid place pressure on nondemocratic states to adopt democratic principles.

Question 47

____________is the equivalent of what industrialization and urbanization were to industrial revolution.

Question 48

___________ refers to living in an interconnected world where we need each other to survive.

Question 49

___________ refers to an ideological justification for free-market capitalism and laissez-faire governance.

Question 50

___________ refers to the weakening of state sovereignty with corporations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) challenging the state.

Question 51

___________ refers to the diffusion of western culture (e.g., food, movies, ideology, media, and so on) and the homogenization of place.

Question 52

__________ are the main engine for expanding capitalism.

Question 53

When applied to globalization, ___________ refers to the four elements of modern society that help export the homogenization of place, business, and ideology.

Question 54

_________ believe the effects of globalization have been overstated and it is not novel.

Question 55

_________ believe global capital and free market capitalism drive globalization and this push by capitalist systems have weakened the state.

Question 56

_________ believe globalization is occurring and results in a politically, socially, economically, and culturally interconnected world and it does not diminish state power just redefines it.

Question 57

__________argues the process of globalization emerged and developed over a 500-year period that relates to the rise of capitalist markets.

Question 58

When discussing globalization, __________emphasize an historical analysis of large-scale macroprocesses and are critical of capitalism.

Question 59

When discussing globalization, __________ suggests a decline and transformation of all social institutions due to post-Fordism.

Question 60

__________ refers to globalization as changes in communications and information technology.

Question 61

__________ emphasizes the globalization of something like religion rather than economic systems.

Question 62

_________ perspective argues capitalist systems need strong states to operate and function effectively.

Question 63

_________ perspective argue globalization is fundamentally transforming the organization and function of the state because of the interdependent nature and integration of economic systems.

Question 64

_________ perspective argues the modern state is no longer operating as an autonomous entity and therefore no longer monopolizes what occurs within its borders.

Question 65

_________ perspective argues state capacity (e.g., capability of gathering and processing information using technological innovations) has expand the ability of the state to regulate and control.

Question 66

What are the components of globalization?

Question 67

Apply all of the following theoretical frameworks to the concept of globalization: (a) world systems theory; (b) postmodernism; (c) network society; and (d) cultural theories. How are each of these perspective view globalization and what is unique about the perspective views the process of globalization?

Question 68

When examining globalization, how does the world systems theory differ from theories of global capitalism?

Question 69

What is McDonaldization and why is it important to the discussion of globalization?

Question 70

Is globalization occurring? What is the evidence for globalization?

Question 71

How has globalization affected the nation-state?

Question 72

How does the welfare state respond to pressures of economic globalization?

Question 73

What is the relationship of democracy and globalization? In what ways is the globalization of democracy beneficial? In what ways is the globalization of democracy problematic?

Question 74

What is an antiglobalization movement? Describe all three types discuss by the authors.

Question 75

What is "pessimistic view" of the future of globalization? What is the "optimistic view" of the future of globalization?

Question 76

Is a global culture truly emerging? Look for examples of how culture is becoming more homogenized in your community or in other parts of the U.S.? Has there been any instances of backlash?