The Impact of Work, Worklessness, and Globalisation (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What is globalisation?
What is globalisation?
World becoming interconnected via trade & cultural exchanges
What does interpenetration mean?
What does interpenetration mean?
Globalisation affects workers in developed & developing nations
Trade liberalisation
Trade liberalisation
Removal of barriers like tariffs & quotas
New international division of labour
New international division of labour
Manufacturing moves to developing countries with lower labour costs
TNCs (transnational corporations) role
TNCs (transnational corporations) role
Relocate production to developing nations for lower costs
Reserve army of labour (Castles & Kosack)
Reserve army of labour (Castles & Kosack)
Flexible migrant workers used in expansion, dismissed easily
EPZs/FTZs purpose
EPZs/FTZs purpose
Attract TNC investment & factories in developing nations
Bangladesh garment industry global ranking
Bangladesh garment industry global ranking
Second largest globally, after China
Rana Plaza collapse (2013) casualties
Rana Plaza collapse (2013) casualties
Nearly 1,200 killed, 2,500 injured in Dhaka
Giddens' view of globalisation
Giddens' view of globalisation
'Global pillage' not 'global village' - oppression of developing world
Poorest fifth's global income share change
Poorest fifth's global income share change
Fell from 2.3% to 1.4% in late 20th century
Hollowing out of work
Hollowing out of work
Middle-skill workers vulnerable; job market polarised to high/low skill
Globalisation of virtual work
Globalisation of virtual work
Internet platforms enabling global work & education access
Rise of the transnational
Rise of the transnational
Mobile, talented workers willing to relocate anywhere globally