What is Globalisation?

Can anyone really within todays forever evolving culture, society and non-stop development of technology; give a traditional description of what Globalisation is?  The term and meaning of Globalization has come so far within the last few centuries that there are multiple answers to that question.

The meaning of Globalisation depends on what group it is referring to, the context in which it is in and what kind of term it is in regards too. The general concept of Globalisation is that it is a ‘complex set of social, economic, political and cultural processes that cut across nation boundaries; increasing levels of interconnectedness that create a single social space’ (Holmes et al, 2007). Globalisation is the reaction of growth around the world, which is influenced highly and shaped by technological changes. 

Further analysed through the general empowerment of Globalisation, can be evident in the ways in which countries adopt and adapt together. ‘Globalisation creates a commonality between different countries and societies in ways that develop global processes’ (Nederveen Pieterse, 2004, pg 7-21).  

This term can be further evaluated through the ways in which slavery was eliminated within the earlier eras mirrored within today’s society, is that of Globalisation taking its toll on gay marriages, making it legal in some states.

This is a great example showing how the influence of Globalisation has created a ripple effect within multiple countries to accept and acknowledge the interconnectedness of each other regarding to making gay marriages legal.

According to Nederveen Pieterse (2004) we must never assume that a particular phase has never happened before rather that it differs in specific ways and adapts to the current period. 

Globalisation will forever have an evolving meaning that will continue to develop as the years go on, but what will continue to stay the same is the concept of creating on single, social space that is Globalisation.



                                  



References: 
Nederveen Peiterse, J 2004, 'Globalization: consensus and controversies', Globalization and culture: global melange, Rowan & Littlefield, Lanham, Md., pp7-21.