Globalization Perspective

Abstract

The historical trajectory of the term "global" spans over 400 years, with the contemporary linear extension of globalization finding its roots in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Initial literary mentions in 1940 gained momentum in the 1980s. Notably, Indian philosophy, as evidenced by Vedic prayers, has long embraced a global perspective, considering the world as a cohesive cultural entity and a unified family. This research contextualizes globalization within the broader historical landscape, emphasizing its deep-seated historical roots in commercial and imperial movements across Asia and India since the 15th century. Post-Cold War, there has been a shift towards examining the economic and informational dimensions of globalization, prompting a wealth of research projects, articles, and databases that predominantly focus on its economic aspects.

Globalization's complexity is reflected in the plethora of definitions offered by scholars. Wallerstein views it as the triumph of a capitalist world economy, emphasizing a global division of labor. Harvey characterizes it as the compression of time and space. Appadurai highlights the mutual contest of sameness and difference in global cultural processes. Albrow defines globalization as the incorporation of peoples into a single world society, emphasizing global connections in communication, environment, economics, politics, and social realms. In conclusion, this research posits globalization as a dynamic and complex force transcending geographical and cultural boundaries, shaping interconnected societies on a global scale. The diverse definitions and perspectives presented underscore the nuanced and transformative nature of this phenomenon, inviting further exploration and discourse within the academic realm.