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The Changing Nature of the World. My Invention !!!. How has it changed my life? No more traffic jams, being late and jet fast travel time How has it changed the world? All those roads can just be for cargo We can travel quickly anywhere Less stress in city traffic .
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My Invention !!! • How has it changed my life? • No more traffic jams, being late and jet fast travel time • How has it changed the world? • All those roads can just be for cargo • We can travel quickly anywhere • Less stress in city traffic
New in my home • How has it changed my life? I don’t spend 30 minutes every evening washing up any more!!!! • How has it changed the world? • More time spent as a family • Less water used in washing • Less manual labour needed
The Changing Nature of the World Imagine what you will KNOW tomorrow ……
The Changing Nature of the World • People and goods have always moved around the world, though NOT everyone and SLOWLY • Today, new advances in communication, transport and technology have encouraged one global society. • The clothes we wear, the places we shop, the food we eat, the sports we play and the TV shows we watch have integrated overseas economies and cultures. • This process of economic and cultural integration is called GLOBALISATION
The Process of GlobalisationBliss & Paine (2005) “GeoActive 1” Jacaranda, p190
Drivers of Globalisation Transport • Air transport • Lower costs, increased people travelling • Land transport • Rail and road infrastructure have made faster travel time • Sea transport • Cargo ships have increased in size and thus the cost of transporting goods has declined.
Drivers of Globalisation • Communication • The Internet • Small businesses can market their product globally • People can access information quickly at a low cost. • Satellite Technology • Relay and transmit information everyday, including television, telephone calls, weather information, and military intelligence.
Drivers of Globalisation • Computer Technology • Instant money transfers, instant information • Provide entertainment and education • Connects all countries in the world through the Internet
Drivers of Globalisation • Transnational Corporations (TNCs) • Large companies that dominate markets • Produce and distribute goods and services • Make decisions that affect people all over the world.
Drivers of Globalisation • World Trade • International Trade • Advances in technology and lower transport costs has increased the volume of trade between countries. • Money flows into and out of local communities. • Trade Organisations • Finding a balance between protecting local cultures and increasing the economic benefit of trade. • Intergovernmental organisations work to promote fair trade. Groups include - World trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
TNCs & Globalisation • A company that has its head quarters in a major city with branches all around the world. • Cheap labour found in developing nations • Products sold in developed nations for higher prices. • This separation of production and profits leads to greater inequality. • Mass producing a product that is the same all around the world, thus reducing cultural differences.
NIKE ~ The world reknowned TNC What is the cartoonist saying about the NIKE company?
Effects on Culture • There is continuing debate among many people about global American influences on our culture. • Do you think these shows affect the way you think and behave? Bliss & Paine (2005) “Geo Active 1” Jacaranda p201
Effects on Culture • Are these shows particularly Australian? • Do you think people in another English – speaking country would gain a true understanding of the Australian culture from these shows? Bliss & Paine (2005) “Geo Active 1” Jacaranda p201
