What is globalization - Jeong Giyoung

1. summary

Globalization is often understood to be the degree of economic integration or trade liberalization between countries, but the concept is much deeper and broader. It is not just a matter of physical movement or connection, it is also a change of consciousness that makes the world imagine and act as a unit. Sociologist Roland Robertson called this process the "compression of the world" and Malcolm Waters described it as a structural change that has global effects. Both noted that individuals are now shifting to thinking about judging and comparing based on the world, not just staying in the region. In that sense, globalization is a geographical revolution in the way of thinking.

It stands out especially in the realm of culture. McDonald's, Netflix, and BTS, which can be seen anywhere in the world, are not just spreading American or Korean culture, but are also reinterpreted and consumed to suit the language and senses of the region. This is called 'glocalization.' Globalization is not just a cultural imperialism, it is also a stage for complex and cross-cultural transformation.

2. New knowledge

The fact that globalization is not fair to everyone is what made this concept interesting. Not all voices are evenly communicated in a connected world. The same is true of news consumption. The reality of Africa and Southeast Asia can often only come out into the world through Western media filters. As a journalist dreamer, this imbalance comes with great importance. Digital platforms have undoubtedly opened up the door. But what can be explained by the numerous realities that are still filtered out at the door? Algorithms tend to follow familiar language and strong power, which makes the non-mainstream's life smaller.

3. Questions for discussion

Which raises the question. Does globalization drive democratization of expression or does it fix existing governance structures more precisely? YouTube and TikTok seem to be platforms that are open to everyone, but the content that survives within them is mostly English-speaking. After all, isn't the globalized platform becoming another "imperial stage" that takes a particular culture to the center? Is the connection always equal? Or is the connection sharper as it is connected.

4. Using AI
I used AI to translate sentences and check if the composition of the text is natural.

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