The Concepts of Globalization

Concepts of Globalization
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Concepts of Globalization
Steger (2017) explores the development of globalization all through the 20th century to current times. Largely, Steger disagrees with the prevailing view of globalization. In the course of arguing against what is perceived of globalization, Steger discusses into details relevant concepts like democracy. Democracy features as both a social and political aspect of globalization. Many world leaders, as well as authors, believe that globalization promotes democracy. Existing evidence as shown in Steger (2017) and other publications indicate otherwise.
The contemporary meaning of democracy entails representation of the majority by the minority. There are also several other elements like the protection of human rights and the fact that one cannot hold absolute power. Just like globalization, democracy has been westernized. To a large extent, the latter mentioned conclusion is valid. Western countries like the United States are in the frontline to promote globalization and democracy. The two concepts bear common values like intergovernmental regional associations that address both local and global issues. Steger (2017) argues that imposing such values without taking into context social and political dynamics only attracts resistance. It is thus important to draw from the attempts of globalization and ascertain their impact on democracy.
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