Globalisation (Junior Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What is globalisation?
What is globalisation?
Process making world interconnected via goods/info/culture
When did internet enable global expansion?
When did internet enable global expansion?
1994
When did transport improvements boost globalisation?
When did transport improvements boost globalisation?
1980s
What is urbanisation?
What is urbanisation?
Increase in population of towns and cities
What drives urbanisation in developed countries?
What drives urbanisation in developed countries?
Growth of services sector (finance, banking, tech)
What is counter-urbanisation?
What is counter-urbanisation?
People moving from cities to countryside
What is gentrification?
What is gentrification?
Old areas refurbished, attracting wealthier residents
What is regeneration (urban)?
What is regeneration (urban)?
Old housing redesigned to improve living conditions
What are shanty towns?
What are shanty towns?
Informal settlements with poor living conditions
Samsung MNC example - employment location
Samsung MNC example - employment location
Employs thousands in Vietnam
Unilever MNC example - community programs
Unilever MNC example - community programs
Health and hygiene programs in Kenya
MNC disadvantage - Bangladesh garment workers
MNC disadvantage - Bangladesh garment workers
Face harsh conditions in factories
Nike MNC example - relocation strategy
Nike MNC example - relocation strategy
Shifts manufacturing between countries for max profits
Effect of footloose industries on developing cities
Effect of footloose industries on developing cities
Lead to rapid population increases