Globalization and Colonialism

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This paper explores the concepts of globalization and colonialism as they relate to the economy. The paper defines each term individually and then examines the similarities and differences in the two concepts. It then defines neocolonialism and argues that society continues to live in a neocolonial world. The paper then provides reasons that support this argument.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Colonialism
Globalization
Similarities
Differences
Neocolonialism

From the Paper:

"The main similarity between globalization and colonialism is the fact that it is economically driven and nonmilitary by nature (Massey, 2004). The underlying economic power in the globalization process is similar by nature to what happens in a colonialism effort between two geographic areas. In addition the effort to globalize is in some ways dovetailing with the colonialism efforts of history as it provides the weakening of the former financial structuring and places a stronger unified system in its place. While this is an important component of the two systems it is where the similarities end. The differences are much more obvious and evident."

Sample of Sources Used:

• The Concept of Globalisation Globalisation, Its Implications and Consequences for Africa S.T. Akindele, Ph.D; T.O. Gidado, M.Sc; and O.R. Olaopo; Department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University http://www.postcolonialweb.org/africa/akindele1b.html
• The question of colonialism http://www.infed.org/biblio/colonialism.htm
• Massey, Doreen (2004) A Global Sense of Place.
• The Power of Geography. World Development Report.

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