Explores the ideas and issues central to globalisation and its impact on identity, connecting to the key concepts of Social change and development, and Socialisation, culture, and identity.

Examines the impact of globalisation on power and politics, linking to the key concepts of Power, control, and resistance and Social change and development.

7.1 Perspectives on globalisation

Key definitions and issues: Including globalisation, glocalisation, global culture, and the challenges of defining globalisation.

Different dimensions of globalisation: Cultural, political, and economic dimensions of globalisation.

Perspectives on who benefits from globalisation: Including Marxist, feminist, postmodernist, globalist, sceptic, and transformationalist perspectives.

7.2 Globalisation and identity

The impact of globalisation on identity: Including ethnic revitalisation, cultural defence, and hybrid identity.

Cultural divergence versus cultural convergence/homogenisation: Examining the impact of globalisation on cultural diversity and uniformity.

The role of Western ideology in shaping identity: The concept of Westernisation and its influence on global identities.

7.3 Globalisation, power and politics

The spread of liberal democracy and human rights: Examining the impact of globalisation on political systems and human rights.