Group 1: Economic Globalization
1. Definition: Economic globalization refers to the integration of national economies into the international economy through trade, investment, and technology.
2. Positive effects on South Africa:
- Increased foreign investment, leading to job creation and economic growth
- Access to new markets for South African products
- Increased competition leading to greater efficiency and innovation
3. Negative effects on South Africa:
- Displacement of local industries due to competition from cheaper imported goods
- Exploitation of labor in developing countries to cut costs
- Economic dependence on foreign countries and multinational corporations
Group 2: Political Globalization
1. Definition: Political globalization refers to the spread of political ideas, practices, and institutions across national borders.
2. Positive effects on South Africa:
- Increased participation in international organizations and decision-making processes
- Promotion of democracy and human rights norms
- Greater collaboration on global issues such as climate change and security
3. Negative effects on South Africa:
- Loss of sovereignty and control over policymaking to international organizations
- Influence of foreign governments and corporations on domestic politics
- Unequal power dynamics in global governance systems
Group 3: Cultural Globalization
1. Definition: Cultural globalization refers to the exchange of cultural ideas, beliefs, and practices across national borders.
2. Positive effects on South Africa:
- Enrichment of cultural diversity through exposure to different traditions and perspectives
- Promotion of cultural understanding and tolerance
- Facilitation of global communication and exchange of ideas
3. Negative effects on South Africa:
- Homogenization of culture leading to loss of traditional practices and values
- Dominance of Western cultural norms and values
- Exploitation and appropriation of indigenous cultures for commercial gain
Each group will present their findings to the class, discussing the impact of their chosen type of globalization on South Africa.
- Divide yourselves into 3 distinctive groups.
- To the facilitator: write down the following types of globalisation; economic
globalisation, political globalisation and cultural globalisation. Place them ‘in a hat’
and one member of each of the chosen must randomly select any of the above.
To the groups:
1. Define the type of globalization selected by your group.
2. As a group, discuss and write down any three (3) positive and three (3) negative effects
that your type of globalisation has (had on South Africa).
3. Present your findings to the class.
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