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Globalization and Colonialism, 2007.
An analysis of the similarities and differences between colonialism and globalization as they relate to the economy.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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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.
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Introduction
Colonialism
Globalization
Similarities
Differences
Neocolonialism
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"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."
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Colonialism in the Global South, 2005.
Discusses European colonial rule in the global south.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses European colonial rule in the global south. The paper argues that it is not possible to generalize about the impact of European colonial rule on the global south, because that impact varies so markedly, depending upon the particular colonial power and the region in question.
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"In The Dynamics of Global Dominance David B Abernethy maintains that identifying the legacies of European rule is fraught with conceptual and methodological perils. To assert that colonialism had consequence X or Y is not to claim ..."
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Westernization and Colonialism in the Global Society, 2004.
A look at how the colonization of India and Africa affected their nations' religious beliefs, education, politics, and the rest of the world.
3,053 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper examines how two facets of society greatly affected by Westernization were religion and education and how, through colonization, many cultures began experiencing new teachings and beliefs that challenged their traditional religions. It looks at how colonialism had the greatest effects on religious practices, education, politics, and language, and how the influence of the Western culture on the colonies forced the native people to adapt to the European culture. It discusses how, although it mainly caused natives to lose their identification with their nations' history and customs, in the long run, colonialism helped to pave the way for economic and political globalization. It shows how, as the individual nations gained their independence, they were able to re-evaluate the direction in which their nations were heading and decide how to incorporate their history and tradition with their new found freedom.
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"In 1935, the Hindus and Muslims began to have a rivalry against the British. Two political parties began to emerge: the Muslim League and the Indian National Conference. The Muslim League was guided by their leader Muhammed Jinnah. Jinnah was familiar with the English language and customs. One of the major beliefs held by Jinnah and the Muslim League was that they were supporting that Indians not necessarily have their own nation, but at least have their own place inside the current structure. A primarily Hindu political party, the Indian National Congress, was formed in 1885 to help pursue independence from Great Britain (Britannica). The congress was more dominant than the Muslim League and helped to set up most of India?s governments after independence was gained."
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper discuses globalization as neo-colonialism or as a politically correct term for imperialism.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explains that colonialism had to end because it was too openly exploitative; globalization emerged as a means to achieve what imperialism had done, but in a politically correct and legitimate manner, such as through GATT and WTO. The author points out that globalization has led to Southern financial dependence on the North by indebtedness to Western/Northern international banks, a situation of unfair competition, increased poverty, and greater debt; the gap between the two has increased tremendously. This paper states that southern countries ultimately participated in their own oppression by signing trade treaties and participating in the creation of the WTO; Third World countries must find the means to regain sovereignty or rebel against their political economic oppression.
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Table of Contents Defining Globalization
The Myths of Colonialism and Globalization
Multinational Corporations as Engines of Globalization/Imperialism
Conclusion
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"Far from being motivating by concern for the welfare of the South or out of a moral sense of responsibility, both Marx and Lenin present imperialism as having been the natural outcome of capitalism. Through a review of their argument, it will be seen that despite the tendency to one-sided views of capitalism as the greatest evil, they do provide a framework for understanding globalization as another natural outcome of capitalism, or a veiled form of imperialism.organizations, the emergence of the transnational corporations, and multilateral, regional and international trade treaties. In Samir Amin's opinion, globalization was the internationalization of the capitalist economic system. It is characterized by the increasing power of global financial institutions, intensified trade, political economic treaties, the international flow of finance capital, and the multinational firm, all of which have severely influenced the political economy of the Third World."
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Globalization, 2005.
A discussion about the history of the development of globalization, starting with colonialism.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that globalization has always existed in different forms, especially during the period of colonization. The writer looks at different comparative factors between the colonialism and globalization periods, such as economic developments, infrastructure, communication and political changes.
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"Consequently, Spain, Portugal, France and England became the great colonial powers of the world. Like present day globalization, this was driven by technology that made trade of goods and information faster and more reliable than ever-Western Europe ruled the seas. "Between 1600 and 1750 the states on Europe's Atlantic seafront scrambled for colonial advantage. Their mastery was unchallenged: they had better ships and guns than the natives. . . . England benefited most: once a poor state on the fringes or Europe it became the hub of the predominant (British) global trading empire." (Legrain 84). Still, with these ever-expanding empires trade was minuscule compared to our modern economy. Granted, these powers were generating massive amounts of capital for themselves, but trade had yet to free-up as it did when industrialization finally reached Western Europe."
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Globalization, 2002.
A paper which discusses how globalization has created the gap between the 'have' nations and the 'have-not' nations.
745 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper shows that many refer to today?s globalization as colonialism and imperialism, leaving poverty stricken and highly indebted countries in Africa, East Asia and South America. It shows that these countries, as well as Latin America, have been subjected to Western economic models and are expected to yield comparable growth results. The paper discusses the latest UN report which urged wealthy nations to give more development aid to poor nations.
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"For example, the Africa Policy Information Center reports that countries in sub-Saharan Africa owe in excess of $200 billion in foreign debt, the equivalent to three times the size of their annual income generated by exports to industrialized countries. Excluding South Africa, roughly twenty percent of this export income goes to servicing debt, making interest payments on money owed to Western countries."
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Defining Globalization, 2005.
Examines challenges in defining the concept of globalization and its underlying assumptions.
3,084 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper argues that globalization is neo-colonialism or a politically correct term for imperialism. The institutions of globalization and its engines, MNCs, and international financial institutes, do promote the oppression and exploitation of the South by the North. However, the paper argues that these countries ultimately participated in their own oppression. They signed the trade treaties, and they participated in the creation of the WTO. To be realistic, it is important to realize that globalization, at least for now, is here to stay. The paper shows, therefore, that it is up to the Third World countries to find the ways and means by which to regain sovereignty or to rebel against their political economic oppression.
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"Even though the exploitative nature of MNC operations appears quite clear, not all political economists accept that MNCs do have such power and authority over host economies so as to function as engines of neo-imperialism. Robert Gilpin, for example, argues the issue of MNCs from a statist point of view, claiming that while they may be extremely powerful, they are ultimately less powerful than political systems. In fact, Gilpin states that multinational corporations are shaped by, and do not shape, state politics. This may have been true for a limited time in the sense that it was the political and economic climate of certain countries that gave birth to multinational corporations but, with the growing economic power of MNCs, the relationship changed. It is inarguable that MNCs abuse host economies and exploit the local people and natural resources due to the fact that they have become more powerful than many of the countries they operate in."
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"Igoe's Conservation and Globalization", 2005.
An analysis of "Igoe's Conservation and Globalization" A Study of National Parks and Indigenous Communities from East Africa to South Dakota".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines how the main argument of Igoe's "Conservation and Globalization A Study of National Parks and Indigenous Communities from East Africa to South Dakota" has, as its title suggests, two main parts. It looks at how on the one hand the author examines the conservation movement and its impact upon indigenous peoples. However, the author is also interested in the processes by which conservation is spread through globalization and through colonialism in earlier years by the shaping of our perspectives on the world in which we live.
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Globalization Then and Now, 2007.
This paper looks at the beginnings of globalization and discusses globalization in current times.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer explains that modern globalization is generally understood to be the expansion of businesses and corporate interests to foreign markets either to increase their consumer base or to utilize a cheap workforce. The writer then notes that the history of globalization really dates back to colonial and even ancient time periods; when strategic and monetary aims were first being seen from an intercontinental perspective and were usually achieved to increase the power and wealth of the state. The writer concludes that outside of the political factors that helped to create our economy, technological advances in travel and communications have aided globalization, and at the same time been fostered by it.
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"Within the Roman Empire, for example, numerous Germanic clans - most notably the Goths - desperately sought to incorporate themselves into the powerful Roman state because it offered them economic opportunities as well as safety from invading tribes, like the Huns. Additionally, through most of Roman history, incorporating these people into the Empire was beneficial; conquered lands meant more slaves, more citizens meant more soldiers, more lands meant a more food, and all of these meant a more opulent lifestyle was possible for the ruling culture or class. Although ancient globalization centered on military operations, the ultimate goal was quite analogous to present day globalization: increasing the wealth of the expansionists. Modern expansionists, however, achieve their aims with far less bloodshed and no longer need the people they draw their wealth from to be subjugated by their homeland. Accordingly, the primary difference between the form of globalization evident in ancient times and the form prevalent in modern times is the current absence of military enforcement and the limited role of the state."
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Globalization, 2005.
A brief paper about globalization and its effect on society.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Globalization plays a major role in the economy and sociology today. This paper discusses how it is important to understand what globalization is, how the world-systems theory explains inequalities between different parts of the world, and what is meant by core, semi-periphery and periphery. It is also important to understand the relevance of the history of European colonialism.
Introduction
Defining Globalization
World-Systems Theory
The Core, Semiperiphery, and Periphery
History of European Colonialism
Conclusion
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"A study concerning democracy and economic development of 138 countries between 1972 and 1992 showed that for developing countries (periphery) and newly industrializing countries (semiperiphery), economic development has a significant effect on democratic performance, yet in an opposite direction. Economic development actually leads to lower levels of democracy for these countries, although it was initially thought that any effect of economic conditions on democratic performance would be positive (Norris). Modern economists originally believed that "economic and (and social) development gives rise to a political culture more favorable to social peace, however the studies suggest the opposite occurs in reality due to the conflicts in society and politics that do not diminish through modernization but are usually sorely aggravated (Norris)."
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper discusses globalization and the development of the U.S. as a hegemonic power.
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This paper discusses globalization in the context of the growth of international commerce as huge transnational companies (TNCs), which use the entire world, rather than just one country, as their marketplace. The author points out that globalization includes the growth of international trade and the international flow of people, technologies, raw materials, money and products. The paper argues that globalization has reached such proportions that it is beginning to operate as a kind of new colonialism perpetrated by the powerful industrial countries, particularly the U.S.A..
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"Is the United States becoming a hegemonic power under globalization? The phenomenon of globalization is widely talked about at the moment. There are different definitions of what globalization actually is, but in this context I am referring to the growth of international commerce as huge transnational companies (TNCs) use the entire world, rather than just one country, as their marketplace. This is combined with the growth of international trade, and the international flow of people, technologies, raw materials, money and products. It is argued that globalization as here defined has reached such proportions that it is beginning to operate as a kind of new colonialism perpetrated by the powerful industrial countries, and in particular by the USA."
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Globalization, 2006.
An overview of globalization and discussion on whether or not it has gone beyond just being a measurable phenomenon into being "a fact of life".
3,126 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines several global industries in several different nations in an effort to determine whether globalization or interdependence has truly been achieved. It also discusses whether, just as in colonial times, there are dependent nations and colonizer nations and whether the process has simply been given the more acceptable name of globalization over time.
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A Measurable Increase: Biotechnology
Globalization of Education
Social Justice as a Measure of Global Interdependence
Ethics
Conclusion
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"Todaro notes that borders have become more porous, while "national politics (have become) inexorably more restrictive" (2002, p. 575). Despite this internal disjuncture, the fact is that globalization has become more prevalent in recent years, and it has done so across a wide array of global endeavors, from agriculture to business to education and even unionism. The following glimpses of developments in those areas of world events and more will bring into focus the extent to which globalization has arguably gone beyond a measurable phenomenon and into the status of 'fact of life.' The question is, however: does globalization imply interdependence, or some other structure for the world economy?"
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper reviews the history and current status of globalization.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that the globalization of the world's economy began with the colonial powers, such as England and Spain, expanding their influence through trade into ever-expanding empires. The author points out that, after the Second World War, new world economists Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes developed the ideas upon which the current globalized economy is based. Its goals were to open up gradually global markets to the extent seen prior to the Great Depression. The paper relates that the success of the current globalization is possible because (1) consumers no longer prefer items made "at home" and (2) information technologies have expanded global business transactions to the fingertips of the individual.
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"Essentially, market forces are anticipated to help smooth out the bumps in our economy but cannot be expected to act alone. The United States, Friedman argues, as the dominant force in the world needs to take the lead. "Given these challenges and opportunities, the United States needs a strategy to make globalization sustainable and to ensure that we will always be able to compete effectively in this world." This strategy is, necessarily, strongly tied to governmental pressures and controls upon the extent and manner by which foreign markets can be utilized by individuals and corporations. Globalization needs to be used as a tool to help bring the rest of the world up to the level of the United States, not as a device to degrade the advances that America has fought so hard to attain."
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Globalization, Gender and Islam: The Case of Egypt, 2002.
A focus on Egypt--historically and today and how globalization has affected its traditions and society.
3,300 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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An examination of the the new era of globalization, focusing on Egypt, and its many effects on a distinctive Islamic society. The paper looks at Egypt during the 19th century, the era of colonialism, the cold war, and nowadays -- the age of U.S. dominated globalization. A major theme of the paper is the effect of the interaction of 'East' and 'West' on the development of radical Islam, as well as on the growth of feminism in Egypt.
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"The processes of globalization can viewed as a process, in which "the world is rapidly being moulded into a shared social space by economic and technological forces…" (Held, McGrew, Goldblatt & Perraton) As the economies and cultures of the world become integrated into the whole of the global information age, the concept and reality of globalization becomes more complex and far-reaching. The consequences of this increased sense of interconnectedness is that events in one community will inevitably affect all societies. And due to imbalance of power, the most forceful, dynamic and potent culture is likely to dominate others, thereby inducing much resentment in many indigenous cultures. Thus many argue that globalization, in this sense, is similar to colonialism. Encapsulating this sentiment about interaction with the dominant Western culture, indigenous leaders recently held a convention in which they argued that tension is created since "people have to defend themselves against that kind of attack". (Lucas) Globalization is therefore challenging existing social identities across the planet in many important ways. Many have forgotten the positive aspects of globalization because they are more concerned about preservation of their own distinctive identity. Ever-increasing cultural interactions, it is said, "break down human-scale structures, destroy bonds of reciprocity and mutual dependence, and pressure the young to substitute their own culture and values with the artificial values of advertising and the media." Like many others, Helena Norberg-Hodge goes on to argue that much of the discontents and conflicts that exist in various parts of the world is a result of increasing exposure to foreign cultures. Both domestic and international conflicts nowadays, it is therefore argued, are to a large extent a result of this interaction of cultures."
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Colonialism in Africa, 2002.
The paper compares the effects of colonialism in three sub-Saharan African nations: Chad, Nigeria, and Angola.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper begins by tracing the origin and development of colonialism throughout Africa. It continues with a colonial history of Chad. Following this historical outline, the paper explores the effects of colonialism on this African country. The paper follows this form (of giving a historical outline and then exploring the effects of colonialism on the country) when discussing Nigeria and Angola. The paper also includes a comparison of the three countries in terms of the political, economic and national consequences of colonialism.
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"Colonialism by stronger nations has been a part of history for thousands of years. The Romans practiced colonialism in ancient times, and the practice was exceedingly common in the 19th century. European nations tried to add to their power and prestige by adding to their cache of land, especially in Africa, where countries were ripe for the taking. "This colonial frenzy in the last twenty years of the nineteenth century saw all but 10 percent of the African continent colonized in a complex mix of political, economic, strategic, cultural, and religious rationales" (Wright 13)."
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