CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Contemporary World UK in 1867- controls equality and balance to access different

Contemporary World (aka future)-It is a result of countries

advancements in technology, politics, economy, and currency rate.
education,
communication and media, human relations, 4. World War 1- Gold standard got more strict, opting countries
interconnectedness and interdependence, with less gold to floating currency.
among other scapes or structures or drivers of the
contemporary world. 5. Era of Great Deperession (1920s-1930s)- Impacted the western
world, suggesting that the gold standard
Globalization- Globalization is a phenomenon that is was the cause. Only recovery was abandoning it.
best described by the varying experiences
of individuals who are exposed to the drivers of the 6. Flat Currency- 20th century, paper money was invented for
modern world. flexibility in it's changes and economic
circulation.
definition of Manfred Steger - Globalization is “the
expansion and intensification of social relations and CHAPTER 3: Global Politics and International Order
consciousness across world-time and across world-
space.” International relations- people who study politics and
governments of countries.
Globalism- Globalism is an ideology or a belief
among the powerful that integrating global Internationalization- the study of state interactions
markets benefits everyone.
Politics- The academic study of government and the state, and the
Thoughts of an Archeologist Arjun Appadurai about activities of
Multiple Globalization governments concerning the political relations between countries.
a. Ethnoscape - the global movement of people
b. Mediascape - flow of culture There is an interaction between and among these countries and it
c. Technoscape - circulation of mechanical goods is through
and software DIPLOMACY.
d. Financescape - global circulation of money
e. Ideoscape - realm where political ideas move NOT ALL STATES ARE NATIONS, AND NOT ALL NATIONS ARE
around STATES.

CHAPTER 2: Globalization of World Economics The Interstate System- to keep hold of bond from other nations
(Philippines Edition) and prevent wars
or conflicts.
Trace the Trade
Internationalism - is a political principle that advocates greater
1. Silk Road- Oldest trading system (135 BCE - 1453 political or
BCE). economic cooperation among states and nations
Considered as an International trade system

2. Galleon Trade- Real global trade system from center of its government. At times too, religion and education are
Manila to the world (16th-18th Century). put together in one
Bigger countries only benefited the most for their context - catholic schools teaching science, islamic schools
monopolization 3. The gold standard by US and teaching women’s rights -
these are secular in nature.
Liberal Internationalism - the first thinker of which is
Immanuel Kant, a German CHAPTER 6: Globalization of Religion
philosopher.
Fundamentalism - religion looks at a human person as someone
International Law - this is the idea of Jeremy capable of
Bentham, a British philosopher, who c. Center of Authority - places that serve as hub for houses that
kindness, goodness, and obedience to the Creator bear power and
authority (White House, WDC); these are also places with political
Materialism - sees a human as a potent contributor influence.
to his economic well being and of the
world d. Center of Higher Learning and Culture - places that hold ivy
league schools,
Isolationists - Seperates themselves from other most libraries and museums, arts, media, and cultural diversity.
culture to prevent colonialism.
Imperfection of Global Cities
Malaysia puts its religion (Islam) at the a. Inequality and poverty
center of its government. At times too, religion and b. Violence and terrorism
education are put together in one c. Environmental hazards
context - catholic schools teaching science, islamic d. Gentrification
schools teaching women’s rights -
these are secular in nature. CHAPTER 9: Global Demography

CHAPTER 7: Media and Globalization Perils of Overpopulation- More people means an increased
demand for food, water,
Media is defined as a channel of communication. In housing, energy, healthcare, transportation, and more. And all that
the context of broadcast and mass consumption
communication, it is regarded as technologies in contributes to ecological degradation, increased conflicts, and a
information dissemination - print, higher risk of
broadcast, and digital media. large-scale disasters like pandemics.

Traditional Media, Modern Media Population Growth and Food Security

Social media as a form of new media can also be a *The world in 2050 is projected to have a population growth rate
platform to a lot of things - activism, of 9.5 billion people and
cyber ghettoes, splinteret, cyberbullying, 11.2 billion by 2100. The median age of which is 30.1.
cyberbalkanization, alternate reality, cyberlibel,
, social segmentation, bashing, herd mentality, black The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommends the
propaganda, trolls, fake news, and following:
more. 1. Invest in Agriculture
2. Establish and improve social service programs (food and health)
CHAPTER 8: Global City
Statistics
Global City- place that boasts economic power - ● Population
New York, London, Japan ○ 2024 - 119, 106, 224 Filipinos, there is a 1.51% increase from
(Saskia Sasses, 1990). However, due to the emerging 2023.
and changing times, a global city ○ The average growth rate since 2020 is 1.5%.
may also be a place that is “livable”. ● Gross Domestic Product
○ $437.15 B as of 2023
a. Economic Power - pertains to the stock market
value of a country, thereby ○ 8.11% increase since 2022 despite the pandemic
attracting talents and generating profit. ● Inflation
○ 5.98% increase in 2023
b. Economic Competitiveness -includes market size, ○ 0.16% increase since 2020
purchasing power of ● Literacy Rate
citizens, size of the middle class and their growth, ○ 98.47% as 2020
and the livability of a place. ● Unemployment
○ 2.23% decline as of 2023

Internal Migration- Changing of places within the country to find

○ “In terms of magnitude, the total number of suitable life
unemployed individuals in July
2024 was registered at 2.38 million. This was higher International Migration- Going outside country for the betterment
than the estimated of life.
number of unemployed persons of 2.29 million in
July 2023 and 2.04 CHAPTER 11: Environmental Crisis and Sustainable Development
million in April 2024.” - PSA
13 problems the world faces today:
● Food Security
○ 1:10 household is insecure 1. Depredation caused industrial and transportation toxins, defiling
■ BARMM - 30% of the bodies of
■ REGION VIII, AND XII water; dumping of urban waste
2. Changes in global weather
● Food Waste 3. Overpopulation
○ 2.95 M tons as of 2024 4. Exhaustion of the world’s non-renewable resources
○ 26 kg/capita 5. Waste disposal catastrophe, amount of waste (food waste)
○ 1 kg food waste = 2.5 kg of CO2 and Methane 6. Destruction of million-year-old ecosystem and loss of
production biodiversity
7. Reduction of oxygen and the increase of carbon dioxide
Population growth is influenced by several factors: 8. Depletion of the ozone layer
● Birth Rates: High birth rates can lead to 9. Deadly acid rains
population growth, especially if the 10.Water pollution
number of births significantly exceeds the number 11. Urban sprawls
of deaths. 12.Pandemics
● Death Rates: Lower death rates, often due to 13.Radical alteration of food systems (genetic modifications)
advances in healthcare, improved
nutrition, and better living conditions, contribute to The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the
population growth. Global Goals, were
● Immigration: Influxes of people moving into a adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action
region or country can increase the to end poverty,
population. protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace
● Economic Factors: Economic stability and growth and prosperity.
can encourage population
growth as they often lead to better healthcare, 1.No Poverty
education, and living conditions. 2.Zero Hunger
● Cultural Factors: Cultural norms and values 3.Good Health and Well-being
regarding family size and fertility 4.Quality Education
can impact birth rates. 5.Gender Equality
● Public Health Initiatives: Programs aimed at 6.Clean water and Sanitation
reducing infant mortality and 7.Affordable and Clean Energy
increasing life expectancy can contribute to 8.Decent Work and Economic Growth
population growth. 9.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
● Government Policies: Policies that support 10.Reduced Inequalities
families, such as tax incentives and 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities
parental leave, can encourage higher birth rates. 12.Responsible Consumption and Production
13.Climate Action
CHAPTER 10: Global Migration 14.Life Below Water
15.Life on Land
Migration- The transferring of a place from one to 16.Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
another to seek a more 17.Partnerships for the Goals
beneficial goal.