Lets Consider Everyone

"Globalization refers to the growing interconnectedness of different parts of the world, a process which gives rise to complex forms of interaction and interdependency"(Thompson, 1995:149)

This second installment for my blog involves a more specific look at the scholarly definition of globalisation posted above. The question too be asked is what is missing from this definition? Although I agree with Thompson in that interconnectedness between different parts of the world does give rise to complex form of interaction and interdependency he has not highlighted the issue of global hierarchy.

While the technologies of the world have been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few decades, many countries have jumped the gates much faster than others and due to economic difference poorer countries of the world have been left in the shadows. With new forms of media such as Facebook, Twitter and online news, the ways in which the people of the world can interact with one another and gather information is extremely impressive. But when discussing the definition of globalisation, is it fair to exclude talks about how some third world countries haven't even got the simple resources to harness such technological mediums? I don't think so. Thompson definition is missing the consideration of these less fortunate countries which are not growing like other more built up areas of the world. So what do you think, does this definition of globalisation fit the criteria? Or is it too broad, not considering the world on a global scale?