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Essay / The process towards globalization - 1673
IntroductionGlobalization as a process of international relations integrates economic and political aspects. The process of globalization involves the exchange of views, ideas, products and various other aspects. Through cultural differences within different countries, the process of globalization creates a unique domain in which globalization can take place. The process of globalization is benign and in this essay we will discuss the very aspects of globalization that make it a good process and a process that positively affects the world. In the essay, the examples of products, sporting events, and tourism will be discussed because there is a correlation between the three parties that create positivity through globalization. Examples of countries like South Africa and Brazil, which are third world countries, will be discussed to understand how globalization is taking place. A comparison will be made with the United States of America (USA), which is a first world country, in order to have a perspective from both a first world and third world country perspective to understand the process . What is globalization as a process? a process composed of different cultural, political and economic aspects that allow people to interact with others outside state borders and within their borders. Globalization as a term applies to every country in the world in terms of how interaction is created (Hoe, 2009). Globalization, due to advances in technology and communication, has rapidly accelerated the process of globalization. This process through Internet technology and improved modes of transportation facilitates trade and supply for people and businesses...... middle of paper ...... for International Economics, 77(10): 348 -354.Hoe, South Carolina. 2009. Globalization Impact of globalization Benefits of globalization. International Business, InsideBusiness360. [Online] Available: http://www.insidebusiness360.com/index.php/globalization-impact-of-globalization-benefits-from-globalization-18848/ (accessed May 5, 2014). Jacobs, H.E. 1998. Political and economic stability in South Africa: an overview. Journal of Foreign Policy Issues. [Online] Available: http://www.hri.org/MFA/thesis/summer98/stability.html (accessed May 5, 2014). Napier, D.B. 2012. Globalization and transformation in South Africa: the organization of the 2010 World Cup. Education and Society, 30(1): 53-73.SouthAfrica.info. 2010. The legacy of the World Cup: counting the benefits of the World Cup. [Online] Available: http://www.southafrica.info/2010/benefits-020710.htm#.U2bb1aJpe1I (accessed May 5, 2014).