Borders between countries are becoming less important as the interconnectivity among people all over the world increases. Travel, the Internet, economic trade, and immigration all blur the lines between countries and decrease the cultural and social differences among people. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are examples of institutions that work across borders and also contribute to this trend of transnationalism. Stemming from nationalism, which was the traditional view, transnationalism is the current view on world politics.
For this assessment, investigate transnationalism in greater detail and explore NGOs and how they relate to transnationalism and global politics.
Preparation
In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research transnationalism and the changes that have occurred in transportation, communications, international economic exchange, and cultural amalgamation. It is also important to understand nongovernmental organizations and their effect on global politics.
Then, choose a nongovernmental organization to research. You will use this organization for this assessment.
Directions
For this assessment, complete the following:
- Define the concepts of globalization and transnationalism. Explain how they are similar and how they are different from each other.
- Analyze changes in the following areas that have promoted globalization:
- Technology.
- Transportation.
- Communications.
- International economic exchange.
- Cultural amalgamation.
- Refer to the nongovernmental organization you selected while preparing for this assessment.
- Describe the organization.
- Explain any effects of the organization on transnationalism and globalization.
- Explain the effect that nongovernmental organizations are having on world politics and the world economy. Include the effects they have on such social issues as human rights and the environment.