Globalisation and Social Life 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyGlobal DevelopmentA2/A-levelAQA Created by: chend96Created on: 05-01-14 19:03 What is globalisation? Processes which lead to the interconnectedness fo countries within the world. 1 of 13 What is globalism? The reactions of individuals in response to these processes. 2 of 13 What are the 5 areas of life that globalisation affects? Work, Leisure, Media, Travel and Consumption. 3 of 13 How does it affect work? There are more equal opportunities for women and more service sector jobs. 4 of 13 What are the positive and negative effects? Positive- Allows women to choose their career and allows them freedom. Negative- There is still an 18% pay gap between men and women. 5 of 13 How does it affect Transport? There has been a production in cars, public transport, aeroplanes and trains. 6 of 13 What are the positive and negative effects? Positive- More access to holidays abroad and freedo to choose cars. Negative- Pollution and congestion. 7 of 13 How does it affect Leisure? There is more emphasis on entertainment services- alton towers, pubs, technology. 8 of 13 What are the positive and negative effects? Positive- More choice and individualism. Negative- Pressure to fit in and obesity. 9 of 13 How does it affect Media? There has been an increase in advertising in TV and Magazines and therefore an emphasis on celebrity lifestyle and access to computers. 10 of 13 What are the positive and negative effects? Positive- More choice, freedom and diversity. Negative- Pressure to confrom to expectations- financial strain. 11 of 13 How does it affect Consumption? There has been ann increase in purchasing goods and services- shopping centres, food outlets. 12 of 13 What are the positive and negative effects? Positive- More choice on the high street. Negative- pressure to look right or follow common styles. 13 of 13
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