Globalization: A Tool Used To Bring Prosperity And Affinity

In our historical moments, the whole modern society is facing with many issues that have changed the face of the world. Almost every field such as, technology have their developments which have made possible for society to live in a world without borders. The result of such developments is globalization and definitely its importance should be accepted from everyone. Globalization is a term used to describe the changes in societies and the global economy. Moreover, globalization is a revolution, covering almost every part of the globe. When you talk with mobile phone with a friend, who is in other part of the world, or even when you log onto the internet and observe the events from all over the world; it is very clear that all these experiences are as a result of globalization.

The positive social benefits of globalization are visible for almost everyone. The evolution in technology through means of information exchange and communication, have made it possible for people to feel closer to each other visually. Anthony Giddens, a British sociologist, states that the fiber-optic cables have made possible the rise of a huge number of TV channels (Giddens, 2006, p.50). This has revolutionized the way global information is exchanged. Nowadays people from all around the world feel closer to international events and react in no time. The unfortunate events of tsunami in Indonesia proved the unity of the world as live footages were transmitted in every corner of the globe. In addition, the invention of internet has had its impact in bringing people closer to each other visually. The internet has made the world feel smaller by revolutionizing the way our global society communicates and exchanges information. People through the internet can take and write letters to each other or they can even talk with a very low cost. All these advancements in technology, in terms of globalization, have made it possible not only for diverse societies around the world, but also businesses and corporations to exchange experiences, ideas and information with each other.

Technology is a blessing to humanity; however the advances in technology are also associated with its negative effects. The development of technology with the help of internet is making a gap between urban and rural countries. While in urban societies people are getting the internet connection in their houses, rural countries do not have a basic telephone network yet. This phenomenon sometimes called as "digital divide" is a serious disadvantage of globalization. It is becoming an issue of major concern especially to developing countries. However technologically advanced countries are also suffering from this phenomenon. People who live in rural countries have little or no access in modern technologies such as internet or other sources of information and communication, while urban areas have full access on these technologies and the potential to develop and invent new technological resources. The bottom line is that the differences between urban and rural countries are becoming deeper and wider thus causing a significant problem