Materi IPS Kelas 9 Bab 2: Globalisasi

Summary

This video discusses the concept of globalization, covering its impact on culture, communication, economy, science & technology (S&T), and transportation. It explains how globalization influences local cultures, with both positive and negative effects. For example, while globalization fosters cultural exchange and technological advancement, it can also lead to cultural erosion and social inequalities. The video also highlights various ways to cope with globalization, such as promoting local culture, advancing S&T education, and supporting local businesses. The content offers practical advice for navigating the challenges of a globalized world.

Takeaways

• 😀 Globalization is a process where geographic barriers to social and cultural arrangements are reduced, making people more aware of this shift.
• 😀 Globalization has multiple aspects, including culture, communication, economy, science and technology, and transportation.
• 😀 Cultural globalization has benefits, like enriching national cultures, but also poses a threat to local cultures, as seen with the widespread use of English.
• 😀 Globalization in communication is seen in technological advancements like smartphones, making global communication faster and easier.
• 😀 Economic globalization refers to open, global economic activities and free trade, which eliminate trade barriers and create interconnected economies.
• 😀 The characteristics of economic globalization include multinational companies, competitive profit-seeking, and the seamless flow of goods, services, and capital across borders.
• 😀 Science and technology globalization aims to improve human life by making things faster, cheaper, and safer, with innovations like mobile internet.
• 😀 Globalization in transportation has made it easier to move goods and people around the world, driven by technological advancements and human demand for more practical solutions.
• 😀 Globalization has both positive and negative impacts: Positive impacts include technological advances, improved communication, and economic growth; Negative impacts include social inequality, environmental pollution, and the rise of individualism.
• 😀 Efforts to address the challenges of globalization in culture, technology, economy, communication, and transportation include promoting local culture, improving education and innovation, and fostering healthy competition.
• 😀 Solutions to face economic globalization include preparing competent human resources, eliminating corrupt practices, and encouraging creative and innovative local products.

Q & A

What is the origin of the term 'globalization' and who first used it?

The term 'globalization' is derived from the word 'global,' meaning universal. It was first used by Theodore Levitte in 1985.

According to Waters (as cited by Kamanto Sunarto, 2004), what is globalization?

Globalization is a social process in which geographical constraints on social and cultural arrangements diminish, and humans become increasingly aware that these arrangements are becoming less important.

What are the four main areas of globalization discussed in the script?

The four main areas of globalization discussed are: culture, communication, economy, science and technology (S&T), and transportation.

How does globalization affect local cultures?

Globalization can enrich national cultures, but it also poses a threat to local cultures. An example of this is the dominance of English as a global language, which may overshadow local languages and cultures.

What role does communication play in globalization?

Communication is essential in globalization as it facilitates the exchange of information across borders. Advances in technology, such as smartphones, are examples of how communication has become more globalized.

What is the connection between globalization and free trade?

Globalization is closely linked to free trade, which promotes a system of global economic exchange by removing barriers and improving international trade, allowing for the free flow of goods, services, and capital.

What is the impact of globalization on the economy?

Globalization in the economy leads to increased competition, efficiency, and profitability. It also involves the operation of companies in multiple countries, the reduction of trade barriers, and the opening of international markets.

What are the positive impacts of globalization on society?

Positive impacts of globalization include the advancement of science and technology, increased economic efficiency, improved living standards, faster communication, tourism growth, and better access to information.

What are some negative impacts of globalization?

Negative impacts of globalization include westernization, moral decay, social inequality, crime, environmental pollution, juvenile delinquency, and increasing individualism.

How can Indonesia handle the challenges of globalization, particularly in terms of culture?

Indonesia can address cultural challenges by filtering foreign cultures, promoting its own culture internationally, using local products, strengthening unity, protecting intellectual property, and maintaining religious and moral values.