Globalization brings many changes to the lives of people and nations. Some of these changes create opportunities, while others cause serious challenges. In this lesson, you will examine both the positive and negative effects of globalization on countries, communities, and individuals. You will learn to think critically by weighing benefits and problems, and you will begin to form balanced opinions about globalization’s impact on the Philippines and the world.
🎯 Learning Goals
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify at least three positive and three negative effects of globalization.
- Explain how globalization affects economy, culture, and employment.
- Evaluate whether the effects of globalization are mostly helpful or harmful in a given situation.
🧩 Key Ideas & Terms
- Positive effects – benefits or advantages brought by globalization.
- Negative effects – problems or disadvantages caused by globalization.
- Economic growth – increase in production, income, and employment.
- Cultural exchange – sharing of ideas, traditions, and practices among cultures.
- Job competition – rivalry for employment due to global labor markets.
- Inequality – unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities.
- Exploitation – unfair use of labor or resources.
- Sustainability – meeting needs without harming future generations.
🔄 Quick Recall / Prior Knowledge
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Name one benefit you learned about globalization yesterday.
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Examples: better communication, more jobs, access to global products.
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Name one challenge you think globalization can cause.
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Examples: job competition, cultural loss, inequality.
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Do all countries benefit from globalization in the same way?
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No. Some countries benefit more than others due to resources and power.
📖 Explore the Lesson
Study each checkpoint carefully. Notice how benefits and problems can exist at the same time.
Checkpoint 1: Economic Benefits of Globalization
Mini-goal: Identify how globalization supports economic growth.
Guided discussion: Globalization allows countries to trade goods and services across borders. This can increase production, create jobs, and attract foreign investments. Businesses can reach larger markets, and consumers enjoy more choices at lower prices. Developing countries can grow faster by joining global markets.
Real-life tie-in: Call centers and BPO companies in the Philippines provide jobs because of global demand.
Mini-summary: Globalization can boost economies and create employment.
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How does trade help businesses grow?
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It allows them to sell to more customers worldwide.
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Why do foreign companies invest in other countries?
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To reduce costs and access skilled labor.
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Who benefits most from economic globalization?
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Businesses, workers, and consumers, though benefits are unequal.
Checkpoint 2: Cultural Exchange and Diversity
Mini-goal: Understand cultural benefits of globalization.
Guided discussion: Globalization allows people to experience different cultures through food, music, fashion, and traditions. Cultural exchange can promote understanding, creativity, and tolerance. However, it can also challenge local traditions.
Real-life tie-in: Filipinos enjoy international movies and food while sharing Filipino culture abroad.
Mini-summary: Cultural exchange enriches societies but requires balance.
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What cultural influence do you enjoy most?
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Answers vary.
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How can cultural exchange promote peace?
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By helping people understand and respect differences.
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Why should local cultures be protected?
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To preserve identity and heritage.
Checkpoint 3: Negative Economic Effects
Mini-goal: Recognize economic problems caused by globalization.
Guided discussion: While globalization creates jobs, it can also lead to job losses. Local industries may struggle to compete with large multinational companies. Workers may face low wages and poor working conditions. Economic inequality may increase between rich and poor countries.
Real-life tie-in: Small local businesses may close when cheaper imported products dominate markets.
Mini-summary: Globalization can increase inequality and job insecurity.
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Why do small businesses struggle in a global market?
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They cannot compete with large, low-cost producers.
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How can workers be exploited?
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Through low wages, long hours, and unsafe conditions.
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Who is most affected by job competition?
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Low-skilled workers and small producers.
Checkpoint 4: Cultural and Social Challenges
Mini-goal: Identify social problems linked to globalization.
Guided discussion: Globalization can weaken local traditions as foreign cultures dominate media and lifestyles. Young people may prefer foreign trends over local practices. This can cause identity confusion and loss of heritage.
Real-life tie-in: Traditional Filipino clothing and practices may be replaced by global fashion trends.
Mini-summary: Cultural loss is a major challenge of globalization.
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Why do young people follow global trends?
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Because of media influence and social pressure.
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How can cultural identity be preserved?
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By valuing and practicing local traditions.
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Is cultural change always negative?
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No. It can also bring learning and innovation.
💡 Example in Action
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A new factory provides jobs but pays low wages.
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Positive: jobs created. Negative: low income and exploitation.
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Foreign movies become popular in the Philippines.
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Positive: cultural exchange. Negative: reduced interest in local films.
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Imported products are cheaper than local goods.
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Positive: lower prices. Negative: harm to local businesses.
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OFWs earn higher salaries abroad.
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Positive: remittances. Negative: family separation.
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International companies invest in developing countries.
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Positive: development. Negative: possible resource exploitation.
📝 Try It Out
- List two positive effects of globalization.
- List two negative effects of globalization.
- Which effect impacts you most? Why?
- Give one example of globalization helping the Philippines.
- Give one example of globalization causing a problem.
- Why is balance important in globalization?
- How can governments reduce negative effects?
- How can citizens respond wisely to globalization?
- Which sector benefits most from globalization?
- Which sector faces the most challenges?
✅ Check Yourself
- True/False: Globalization has only positive effects.
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False
- Which is a positive effect of globalization?
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Job creation and cultural exchange.
- Which is a negative effect?
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Job loss and inequality.
- True/False: Cultural exchange can cause cultural loss.
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True
- Why should effects of globalization be studied?
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To maximize benefits and reduce harm.
🚀 Go Further
- Research one global company operating in the Philippines.
- Interview a worker affected by globalization.
- Create a comparison chart of local vs foreign products.
- Write a short opinion on globalization’s impact.
- Design a poster promoting responsible globalization.
🔗 My Reflection
Notebook task: Write 6–8 sentences.
- Which effect of globalization do you find most important?
- Do the benefits outweigh the challenges? Explain.
- How can you respond responsibly to globalization?
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