Category: Globalisation
Protected: There is no longer a clear cultural distinction between the East and the West. Do you agree?
Protected: To what extent is immigration good for a country?
Protected: The benefits of globalisation are overrated. To what extent do you agree?
Protected: ‘Globalisation has created two worlds, not one.’ To what extent is this true?
‘Powerful nations are far more inward-looking than weaker ones.’ How far do you agree?
Possible Points for/against powerful nations are more inward-looking than weaker ones.
• May look at the geography and history of these nations
• Limited knowledge of other nations arising from lack of interest
• No need to align themselves with other nations
• Weaker nations are more motivated to look beyond their borders
• Power has to be kept; the powerless have other priorities
To what extent is the safety of foreign tourists the responsibility of the country they are visiting?
Points for/against the claim that the safety of foreign tourists the responsibility of the country they are visiting
• Well trained professionals/guides/reps
• Safety of infrastructure for tourists (hotels/transport)
• Properly monitored by the authorities
• Protection against terrorism/crime
• Tourists’ responsibility to take safety precautions – e.g. relevant vaccinations
• Respect the culture and values of the host country
• Necessary insurance
• To take note of advice/warnings
• Thorough research of the host country
Protected: ‘Countries should attempt to be friends with each other rather than isolate themselves.’ To what extent do you agree?
Essay Questions on Globalisation
GP Essay Questions on Globalisation. Have a look at these GP Essay Questions on Globalisation from the past papers
- How can we build up the friendship between nations?
- Is it ever right for one country to become involved in the internal affairs of another?
- To what extent should richer nations help poorer ones?
- Discuss the extent to which global and national interests can be balanced.
- Can small countries have a significant voice in world affairs?
- ‘National boundaries make little geographical or economic sense nowadays.’ Discuss.
- How far do physical features, such as size and location, determine a country’s progress?
- Does the presence of a foreign power ever help a country with problems?
- How effective are international efforts to ease the problem of global hunger?
- Is the elimination of global poverty a realistic aim?
- ‘The world would be a better place if everyone spoke the same language.’ How far do you agree?
- To what extent does the migration of people have a positive effect?
- Should poorer countries develop their tourist industry when the basic needs of their own people are not being met?
- How far would a universal language be valuable and practical?
- Is there still a place for charity in today’s globalised world?