Globalization and its Effect on Education and Knowledge
Essay
Globalization is the worldwide phenomena by which the world comes together to share a common view on many matters. It is growth on a global scale (Wordnet Princeton University, 2006) and it is rapidly changing the face of the world, as we know it. Globalization has the power to eradicate culture and occupation that we deem important in the midst of one night and create markets and colonialism, which capitalize on the financial and social problems of other nations uses if for capital gain. Globalization is what will define the new superpowers of the world and push aside those who are unfit to compete on global scale. Such a feat cannot be accomplished without developing the objectives and theories behind ones game plan. It is essential that people thinks “outside the box” to make accurate economic projections. Physical labor no longer pays off in the world of accomplishment; the world new requires something more. Knowledge is of the utmost important in today’s world. What you do not know will hurt you and hurt you badly. To essentially “take over the world” one must know the theories involved in economic planning and predicting what is to come which can only be accomplished by learning beyond just application. Knowledge is needed to make globalization work. Therefore, knowledge is directly linked to globalization and vice versa. Globalization may be seen as a revolutionary concept, which will solve many world issue, and benefit society. By examining the effects of education, and knowledge in terms of globalization, one is able to identify its detrimental effects on the global society. First, one can see how education reproduces inequality on a global scale all in order for countries to compete economically. Educational globalization devalues the work of marginalized groups and puts emphasis on only academic achievement and economic gains. One can view this more in depth by examining these...