Question

Talk to people of the older generation to find out what changes have taken place in the age of globalisation.

Answer 1

After talking to older people, the following changes can be observed in the age of globalisation:

• Communication has become faster through mobile phones and the Internet.
• Foreign goods and international brands are easily available in local markets.
• People have more opportunities to study, work and do business in other countries.
• Transport and travel have become quicker and easier.
• Food, clothing, music and entertainment show greater influence of other cultures.
• Competition among businesses has increased because markets are more closely connected.
• New technology and information spread rapidly from one country to another.

These changes show that globalisation has increased the economic, technological and socio-cultural connections between countries.