POWERPOIN theories-of-globalization.pptx

A EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE PPT

1. THEORIES OF GLOBALIZATION

2. Globalization theories see globalization as the process of increasing either in the homogeneity or heterogeneity. ** Homogeneity – refers to the sameness while ** Heterogeneity – refers to the differences in the; a. cultural input, b. economic factors, c. political orientation, d. common practices , e. the same economy, and f. similar forms of government.

3. Theory of Liberalism – extension of modernization . natural human desires for economic welfare and political liberty. b . Human drive to maximize material well- being to exercise basic freedom.

4. c . Technological advances in the area of transportation , communication and information processing . d . Institutional arrangement in the field of business , language, laws of contract, property rights.

5. 2. Theory of Political Realism – advocates of this theory are interested in questions of state power , the pursuit of national interest and conflict between states .

6. 3 . Theory of Marxism – has the aim of having a classless society to promote equality. Eliminate or destroy social exploitation. Eliminate or destroy social emancipation. Eliminate or destroy unjust distribution. Destroy capitalism.

7. 4. Theory of Constructivism – has the aim of constructing or building social world with social structure in terms of; Symbols Languages Images Interpretations

8. 5 . Theory of Postmodernism – has the aim of highlighting the significance of structural power in the construction of identities, norms and knowledge in the future or after this modern world.

9. 6. Theory of Feminism – has the aim of putting emphasis on social construction of masculinity and feminity. – the main concern of the theory lies behind the status of women, to their rights and welfare.

10. 7 . Theory of Transformationalism – has the aim transforming the social world with social structures more particular in the interconnectedness in political, economic and cultural matters across the world creating social space..

11. 8. Theory of Eclecticism – it has emphasis on the certain forces that contribute to its growth like technology, institution building, national interest, inter-state competition, capital accumulation, class struggle, identity and knowledge construction. – it concentrates on forces of production, governance, identity and knowledge and on profits at low points of taxation.