Question

The modern world is said to be “shrinking” or “flattening” through the process of globalization. What do you think this means? In a short essay, explain how the world is “shrinking” or “flattening”. Also in the short essay you must cite one specific example of how the world is “shrinking” because of globalization.

Answer 1

Answer:

the process of globalization is making the world seem more international and interdependant, than divided in national countries

Explanation:

The process of globalization, as one of the key concepts and focus points of today’s world politics, is spreading at high speed.

Globalization, in few words, is a political, cultural and economic phenomenon. In the same time, it is a cause and also a consequence of a worldwide political climate of interdependence.

The differences between countries and parts of the world are fading, less and less national authenticity can be found.

By participating in a free liberal trade, the countries have opened their borders to foreign investors, cultural exchange, and, of course to the influence of the most powerful states of the West hemisphere.