Following the destruction of the Soviet Union, globalisation rocketed through the world. In a nutshell, globalisation is "the worldwide integration of humanity and the compression of both the temporal and spatial dimensions of planetwide human interaction." (Truman State University) In the world's current position, people around the globe are more connected and dependant on each other then ever before; information and money flow more quickly than ever. Goods and services produced in one part of the world are increasingly available in all other parts of the world. People in Asia can dress and eat in the exact same manner as Europeans, and vice versa. Humankind have inflicted the phenomena Globalisation upon themselves, and it has now become what the name suggests, Global. Coca Cola and McDonalds being consumed in Bali is now a common sight, as is Levi's Jeans on Asian Legs. Toyota's are being driven in Amsterdam, and a Thai Takeaway is available in essentially every reasonably sized......
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