The Importance Of Globalization In The Modern World

Globalization refers to the process in which people, ideas and goods spread throughout the world. It also corresponds to the growth of global awareness which benefits our global society as a whole. As a result of the numerous religions and cultures that the modern world consists of, globalization is defined in a number of ways. Definitions vary in what they emphasize. As some focus on the historic frame of reference, others may be more specific and shift their attention towards the effects of globalization through a sole religion 's perspective. Despite the constant innovations that take place in today 's current society, global changes that we often overlook can be attributed to globalization. For example, human rights are an original specimen

Page 19 of Understanding Religion in a Global Society claims that The Bill of Rights were enforced to guarantee individual freedom and set a barrier on what you could and couldn’t do. However, until recent times, these rights only applied to you if you were a white male that owned land. Throughout history, males have been looked at as superior to their female counterparts. This is due to Western religious traditions. Anyhow, in recent times, females have received more credit for their roles in their religions than ever before. This puts emphasis on the importance of globalization and what an immense impact it has had on the modern world.

In the 19th century, the spread of Western Civilization began. Globalization is considered to be partially responsible as before this, not a single western global society existed and only a small amount of people were part of

Many cultures take their religion extremely seriously with some placing it above all else. The majority of individuals feel insecure due to the impacts of religion on globalization. They are under the impression that the life they once led is being contested and changed at the same time. Notwithstanding, religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam sternly teach values consisting of dignity, equality, freedom and peace. Despite globalization, religions have managed to maintain the golden rule which is “what you do not wish done to yourself, do not do to others. Through such religious values, globalization generates greater religious tolerance in such areas as politics, economics, and society. Similar to politics, religion is a very sensitive subject. Followers of one religion rarely admit that their religion has faults and could