Globalisation Extras 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: helentaylorCreated on: 08-06-18 09:54 Paralympic Movement Globalisation can aid disability groups in gaining new opportunities? As the world becomes more connected it has helped disadcataged groups- could talk about social media aiding this? 1 of 7 Loss of tribal lifestyles 7000 different cultural groups live in Papau New Guinea - most have their own language Many different cultural expressions such as art People live quite separetly and rely on sunbsistence farming 1884, became a partly British, partly German colony, 1905, had come under control of Australia and gained independence in 1975 Under colonial rule the citizens experienced social, political + economic integration Tribal welfare was repressed Plantations etc moved people together More intercultural marriages etc.. so cultural languages arent passed down Spread Christianity and Western Education Some cultural conflict caused Rio Tinto Mine Caused social problems - lots of people-particularly men, in close proximity Fights, gangs etc 2 of 7 Loss of ecosystems and anti-Globalisation in India WHO - out of over 3000 towns there are only 209 sewage treatment fcacilities Environmentalists argue that the persuit of economic growth is overlooking the social and environmental needs Pollutants and waste are beginning to filter into the soils and wetlands Investment is needed 3 of 7 Immigation in the UK After WW2 - 500,000 from Carribean Pull factors= rebuilding of industry etc No visa restrictions PUSH= poverty in the carribean Textiles industries in UK were booming in 1960s- 75,000 Pakinstani's and Indian's migrated Many of these people settled in rural areas or particular cities 4 of 7 Protecting Culture France Marine Le Pen- Front National Group L'exception culturelle- concept introduced - culture must be treated differently from other commercial products Restricts imports on foreign films and media to limit cultural erosion Gov can also subsidise cultural activities They have tried to focus on cinema Radio has to broadcast 40% french songs Limited success- e.g. 50% french films and 50% american 5 of 7 First Nations Aborigine settlements 634 First Nation govs Assembly of First Nations- protects their culture Worked with Canadian oil sands industries to protect their land 20km exclusion zone agreed Also deal made that the production must give the First Nation companies $100 million anually 6 of 7 - 7 of 7
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