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PRIME PROJECT XI – Local Colleges of Region XI

THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD COURSE PACK

Team Leader: MISS LINAGYN A. GEMENTIZA

Members : JONELSON C. ESCANDALLO, MAED
MR. REY L. SABAS, JR.
MISS ELEALEH G. SUAN
Course Title THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Course This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining

Description the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization through the use of the various
disciplines of the social sciences. It examines the economic, social, political,
technological, and other transformations that have created an increasing
awareness of the interconnectedness of people and places around the globe.
Moreover, topics on population education in the context of population and
demography are included. Such that exposing the student to the world
outside the Philippines seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and
global ethical responsibility.
Thus, this course primarily deals with globalization and its impact on
individuals, communities, and nations and its corresponding challenges and
responses.

Units / Credit 3 units

Equivalent
Course At the end of this course, the students must be able to:
Outcomes
A.) Competencies
1. Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to globalization;
2. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, and
cultural systems;
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization;
4. Understand the issues confronting the nation-state; and
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and
their responses.

B.) Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization; and
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines.

C.) Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODULE 1: THE INTRODUCTION

TO GLOBALIZATION ................................................................... 5
LESSON 1: GLOBALIZATION DEFINITION ................................................. 6
LESSON 2: PERSPECTIVES TO GLOBALIZATION .................................... 14

MODULE 2: GLOBALIZATION IN CONTEMPORARY

GLOBAL ECONOMY ................................................................... 20
LESSON 1: THE GLOBAL ECONOMY ......................................................... 21
LESSON 2: MARKET INTEGRATION AND
THE GLOBAL INTERSTATE SYSTEM ........................................ 26

MODULE 3: GLOBALIZATION AND THE CONTEMPORARY

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE ............................................................ 34
LESSON 1: INTERNATIONALIZATION,
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & POLITICS.............................. 35
LESSON 2: GLOBALIZATION & INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS ................................................................................... 41

MODULE 4: GLOBALIZATION IN GLOBAL

SOCIAL DIMENSION................................................................... 47
LESSON 1: GLOBAL DIVIDES ..................................................................... 48
LESSON 2: ASIAN REGIONALISM .............................................................. 57
LESSON 3: CITIZENSHIP, CULTURE & RELIGION ................................... 63

MODULE 5: GLOBALIZATION ON MOBILITY,

DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ..................................... 76
LESSON 1: GLOBAL POPULATION & GLOBAL CITY .............................. 77
LESSON 2: DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION & GLOBAL
MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE............................................................ 83
LESSON 3: GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
AND FOOD SECURITY ................................................................. 89

APPENDIX A (Cold War & Soviet Union)................................................................................. 97

APPENDIX B (Criticisms on Asian Regionalism)....................................................................... 99
APPENDIX C (Global Citizenship).......................................................................................... 101
APPENDIX D (Global Population & City)............................................................................... 104
APPENDIX E (Mobility Facts) ................................................................................................ 106
APPENDIX F (Sustainability Development) ............................................................................. 107

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 Module 1. The Introduction to Globalization

Module
Overview

The study of globalization aims to give the students the

understanding to distinguish the differences and similarities of
different cultures, and provide understanding how they are
connected, at the same time separated from the world. Understanding
globalization is a very important part of the students’ learning,
especially about human involvement with the environment and
society. Our daily experiences at school, work, and home are an
integral part of the globalization process.
The concept of understanding globalization provides the
students with the tools necessary to be productive members of our
local and global communities. To this end, the course provides an
overview of the various debates in global governance, development,
and sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside
the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and
global ethical responsibility.
In this module, the students will learn about:
definition of Globalization;
nature of Globalization
reasons for Globalization; and
different perspectives to Globalization.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

1. recognize different definition of globalization;
2. differentiate the different perspectives to globalization;
3. analyze contemporary news events in the context of
globalization; and
4. state personal positions on global issues.

MODULE 1 LESSONS

Particularly, this module will discuss the following:

Lesson 1: Globalization Definition
Lesson 2: Perspectives to Globalization

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 Module 1: The Introduction to Globalization

LESSON 1: GLOBALIZATION DEFINITION

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 define globalization;
 identify the different areas related to globalization;
 discuss the nature of globalization; and
 narrate personal experience relating to globalization.

Time Frame: One week

Introduction

The Philippines, as situated in the pacific of Asia, is no longer far from the
world trends. In fact, the Country is growing interdependence of the world's
economies, and cultures, which are brought about by international trading both
importation and exportation in goods and services, and also the flows of people,
investment and information. Further, varying customs and tradition are introduced
in the country. These progressing changes are result of globalization.
To this end, Lesson 1 provides an overview of the various definition from
different perspective and approaches to Globalization. Beyond exposing the student
to the world outside the Philippines, it also seeks to inculcate a sense of global
citizenship and global ethical responsibility.
In this module, the students will learn about:
1. definition of Globalization;
2. nature of globalization; and
3. reasons for Globalization.

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 Activity

Globalization is the word used to describe the growing

interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations,
brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology,
and flows of investment, people, and information. Countries have built
economic partnerships to facilitate these movements over many
centuries (https://www.piie.com/microsites/globalization/what-is-globalization).

Task 1. Direction: Arrange the letters of the following JUMBLED

LETTERS to form words that will best describe the picture shown above.
(Individual Activity)
1. LBOAGZLIANTOI

2. UULCTALR

3. NIRGEOF

4. TSERINUCO

5. SOMCNICOE

6. EIDRWDLWO

7. NITOAICMUCMON

8. BELOG

9. TONIBERALIZALI

10. SINUESBS

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Task 2: Given the Work Bank below, select FIVE WORDS that are interrelated
to Globalization according to your understanding. (Individual Activity)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Task 3. Define the following concepts that you have selected and
indicate its connection to the definition of Globalization. Make your
answers brief and concise. Write your answers on the space provided
below.

1.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Note: The following answers will be graded

based on the set criteria:

Content (5 pts), Relevance and Accuracy

(3pts.), Organization of thoughts (2 pts.)
Total of 10pts.

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 Analysis
Task 3. Answer the following questions and write your answers on the
space provided.
1. Upon knowing the definition of globalization in reference to your
activity, what definition of globalization did you come up with?

Answer:

2. What is the effect of globalization in the economy of your country,

Philippines?

Answer:

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 3. Why is the word “globalization” given emphasis or importance in
today’s contemporary world? Explain your answer.

Answer:

4. In the pandemic (COVID-19) that the world is currently facing, what do

you think is the role of globalization?

Answer:

Note: The following answers will be graded based on the set criteria:
Content (5 pts), Relevance and Accuracy (3pts.), Organization of thoughts (2 pts.) Total of 10pts.

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 Abstraction

What is GLOBALIZATION?
1. Is the increasing interaction of people, states, or
countries through the growth of the international
flow of money, ideas, and culture.
2. It is the interconnectedness of people and business
across the world that eventually lead to global,
cultural, political, and economic growth.
3. It is the ability to move and communicate easily
with others all over the world in order to conduct
business internationally.
4. It is the liberation of countries of their impact
protocols and welcome foreign investment into
sectors that are the mainstays of its economy.
5. It refers to countries acting like magnets attracting
global capital by opening up their economies to
multinational corporations.

Do you want to know why there is globalization?

HERE ARE REASONS TO GLOBALIZE ESPECIALLY

IN THIS CONTEMPORARY WORLD.

1. Rapid shrinking of time and distance across the globe. One can
easily cross the bridge going to the other side of the market
place due to advance tools of technology than before.
2. Domestic markets are no longer rich as a consequence of many
interlocking factors.
3. Companies and institutions go global to find political and
economic stability which is relatively good in other countries
than the country of origin.
4. To get technological and managerial know-how of other
countries due to their advancement in science, technology,
education, health, and other fields of discipline.
5. To reduce high transportation costs if one goes globally using
the advance tools of communication and information.
6. To be close to raw materials and to markets for their finished
products which are not available in the country of origin.
7. The creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) had
made it possible in stimulating increased cross border trade
8. There are other world bodies like the UN and several arbitration
bodies where countries agree.

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 Application

A. Direction: Supply the graphic organizer on how

globalization affects “You” —your School, Family and your
use of Social Media—
School

Family

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ME __
_
_
_
_
_

Social Media

Congratulations, you’ve successfully finished Module 1, Lesson 1. I hope that you’ve

learned a lot and appreciate the importance of globalization. See you in next lesson.
God bless!

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 Module 1: The Introduction to Globalization

LESSON 2: PERSPECTIVES OF GLOBALIZATION

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. identify the different perspectives to globalization;
b. formulate own view about globalization; and
c. display the result of international relation to the Philippines based
on the approaches to globalization.

Time Frame: One Week

Introduction

Globalization is multi-dimensional and a broad concept which gives rise to the

different interpretations with complex definition. This also depends on how one views
it from various areas of cultural, economic, political, or even social point of view. In
this lesson, you will gain more understanding about the different approaches of
globalization, and you will also make your own view about its effect to the different
areas which the nation is concerned about. Welcome to Module 1, Lesson 2! Keep
abreast of learning and make it more meaningful.

Learning Tasks
Direction: Study and analyze the image and give your own view by
supplying words that best describe it.

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 Analysis Let’s break it all!
Direction: Answer the following questions and write
your answers on the space provided below.
1. The image above implies the different approaches
or views to globalization which are globalists,
transformationalist, and traditionalist. In your
interpretation what is the implication of the figure
“hand” present in the image?

Answer:

2. Are there any negative effects of globalization? Discuss your

answer.

Answer
:

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 3. What do you think is the best perspective/view to globalization?

Answer:

.
Note: The following answers will be graded based on the set criteria:
Content (5 pts), Relevance and Accuracy (3pts.), Organization of thoughts (2 pts.) Total of 10pts.

Abstraction Read Me!

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Application
Direction: If you are the President of the Philippines and you are about to choose which
from the three approaches to Globalization best describes the status of your country
towards international relation. What it would be, and why? Describe your answer
through a Poster-slogan.

Closure:

Congratulations! You’ve
successfully done Lesson 2.
Great job! Hope you enjoyed
and learned something.

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 MODULE SUMMARY

You have completed the lessons in this module of the definition of

Globalization. Highlighted in this module are the following:

 Globalization is the increasing interaction of people, states, or countries through

the growth of the international flow of money, ideas, and culture.

 Globalization is the interconnectedness of people and business across the world

that eventually lead to global, cultural, political, and economic growth.

 There are three approaches to globalization, these are the globalist,

traditionalist, and transformationalist.

 Globalist believes that globalization represents a real and significant historical

process without a precedent, which generates new forms of global economy,
global politics and global culture.

 Transformationalists argue that the flow of culture is not one way, from the west
to the developing world; it is a two-way exchange in which Western culture is
also influenced, changed and enriched by cultures in the developing world.

 Traditionalists believe that globalization is exaggerated. Trade is not truly

global, it is regional.

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Ariola, M. (2018). The contemporary world. New General Education Curriculum
Compliant. Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing Inc.
Aguilar, F. (2012). Differentiating sedimented from modular transnationalism: the view
from East Asia. Asian and Pacific Migration Journal 21(2): 149–171.
Connell, R. (2007). Dependency, autonomy and culture. in southern theory: the global
dynamics of knowledge in social science. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, pp.
139163.
Lesthaeghe, R. (2010). The unfolding story of the second demographic transition.
Population and Development Review 36(2): 211–251.
Mazower, M. (2006). An international civilization? empire, internationalism and the
crisis of the mid-twentieth century. International Affairs 82(3): 553–566.
Shiraishi, T. (2006). The third wave: Southeast Asia and middle-class formation in the
making of a region. In Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism,
ed. Peter Katzenstein and Takashi Shiraishi. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University
Press, pp. 237–71.
Steger, M., Battersby, P., and Siracusa, J. (2014). The SAGE handbook of globalization.
Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.

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 Module 2. Globalization in Contemporary
Global Economy

Module
Overview

Boarder hampers trade. However, today it is already easy to move

and communicate easily with others all over the world, some may the
purpose to conduct business internationally, or just visit the most
wonderful places in the world. This answers the call of globalization.
Welcome to Module 2. This module introduces you to the work of
economic globalization wherein you will be interested about the flow
of world market, and its involvement to Philippines economy. This is
much about interesting, so be excited and enjoy reading and
answering.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, the students will be able to:

gain understanding about contemporary events in the context of

globalization;
generate a stance on global economic integration;
apply the structure of globalization into context; and
discuss how economic globalization works based on world current
issue.

MODULE 2 LESSONS

Particularly, this module will discuss the following:

Lesson 1: The Global Economy
Lesson 2: Market Integration & Global Interstate System

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 Module 2: Globalization in Contemporary Global Economy

LESSON 1: THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. define global economy;

b. gain understanding about the concept of global economy;
c. explain the role of international financial institutions in the
creation of a global economy; and
d. discuss how economic globalization works based on world
current issue.

Time Frame: One week

Introduction

Welcome to Module 2, Lesson 1 where learning is in reach! As part of

this generation, surely, you have heard about how nations are interconnected to
each other. Do you care to know what is the work of economic globalization?
What are the reasons why we received donations and other forms of help, when
the country is in need? This lesson will help you understand the concept of global
economy in relation to global issue.

ACTIVITY Read and Be Aware!

Since 31 December 2019 and as of 08 August 2020, 19 357 085 cases

of COVID-19 (in accordance with the applied case definitions and
testing strategies in the affected countries) have been reported,
including 721 174 deaths.
Cases have been reported from:
Africa: 1 022 401 cases; the five countries reporting most cases are South
Africa (545 476), Egypt (95 147), Nigeria (45 687), Ghana (40 097) and Algeria
(34 155).
Asia: 4 797 650 cases; the five countries reporting most cases are India (2
088 611), Iran (322 567), Saudi Arabia (285 793), Pakistan (283 487) and
Bangladesh (252 502).
America: 10 468 123 cases; the five countries reporting most cases are United
States (4 941 796), Brazil (2 962 442), Mexico (469 407), Peru (463 875) and
Chile (368 825).
Europe: 3 045 965 cases; the five countries reporting most cases are Russia
(877 135), Spain (314 362), United Kingdom (309 005), Italy (249 756) and
Germany (215 336).
Oceania: 22 250 cases; the five countries reporting most cases are Australia
(20 272), New Zealand (1 219), Guam (412), Papua New Guinea (188) and
French Polynesia (62).
Other: 696 cases have been reported from an international conveyance in Japan

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 The text above shows the World statistics of affected cases of CoVid-19 since 31st of
December 2019 and as of the 8th of August 2020, and even the Philippines has greatly affected
by this Pandemic, especially in its economics. Have you already felt the new normal? Show
below the things that you have already experienced due to CoVid-19 pandemic.
Family’s Daily Needs

Schooling Transportation

Employment
ANALYSIS
Squeeze your Mind!
Direction: Answer the following questions below.

1. What are the effects of the world Pandemic to the Philippines’ economic aspect?

2. Does it mean that one country’s problem like USA, India, China, Brazil, etc., will affect
the economy of the whole world? Discuss your answer.

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3. Due to Pandemic, many OFW lost their jobs and were advised to go back to the Philippines
because many business entities around the world, where they worked, are greatly affected by
the crisis, and their economies are at stake. However, though many countries are also
experiencing the negative impact of CoVid 19, they still send help among nations. Based on the
explained phenomena, what does global economy means?

4. In this behalf, there are social structures or international organizations which help the
economies of affected developing countries to go back on its feet and help more develop.
Discuss at least two actors which facilitate economic globalization.

A.

B.

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ABSTRACTION

The Actors that Facilitate Economic Globalization

International Economic and Financial Organisations
International Governmental Organisations (IGOs)
Media
Multilateral Development Banks
Nation-States
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Trans-National Corporations (TNCs)
United Nations (UN) System

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 APPLICATION

Situation: Suppose that you are an online seller, and your top products are alcohol,
face mask and face shield. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, there is a high demand of your
products. What will you do since items are going out of stocks?

This will also happen when there is less supply and a greater demand, like a there is
insufficient fuel production of Saudi Arabia and United States, there is also a fuel price
hike in different parts of the world. When the supply is low, the demand is high and the
price is high.

Congratulations, well done! You have successfully answered all the activities
in Module 2, Lesson 1. It is expected that you have deeply gained understanding about
the concept of global economy. Certainly, you are ready for the next lesson. Enjoy!

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 Module 2: Globalization in Contemporary Global Economy

LESSON 2: MARKET INTEGRATION & GLOBAL

INTERSTATE SYSTEM

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. discuss the process of market integration;
b. inculcate the importance of market integration;
c. explain the relationship of periphery, semi-periphery & Core
periphery; and
c. cite the role of global corporations in the world market .

Time Frame: One week

Introduction

Welcome to Module 2, Lesson 2 where you will participate in

world concern! This lesson introduces you to international
relation wherein you will become involve in the world market
trends. As a student, it is also essential that you will gain deep
understanding about how the Philippines participated in the
global market, at the same time, how the global market greatly
influences the Philippines economy. Engage and enjoy!

ACTIVITIES
A. Direction: If three of your favorite brands that you wished based on the
following category given below will be granted, what are those? Supply the
following data needed in the table.
Items Brand Country where it is made
1.
Cellphone 2.
3.
1.
Car 2.
3.
1.
Perfumes 2.
3.
1.
Wristwatch 2.
3.
1.
Laptop 2.
3.

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B. Upon looking at the image presented below, what idea will come up in your mind?
You may cite example for more understanding.

United States, Canada, South Africa, Mexico,

Western Europe, Japan, Philippines, China,
Nigeria, India Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Australia and New Zealand

Brazil, South Korea,

Taiwan

ANALYSIS
1. What are your bases in choosing the brands of the things that you want to buy?

__________________________________________________
2. Would you love to compare prices of the item you buy to dollars? Why?

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3. Have you observed that products made from China were cheaper compared to
brands from US, and even the products locally made in the Philippines?

4. What do you think is the reason why prices of items are not far with each other
from one country to the other?

5. Do you agree on the international relationship among periphery, semi-periphery

and core periphery? Explain your answer.
.

ABSTRACTION

Market integration is a term used to identify a

phenomenon in which markets of goods and services that
are related to one another being to experience similar
patterns of increase or decrease in terms of the prices of
those products. Market integration occurs when prices
among different locations or related goods follow similar
patterns over a long period of time.

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Did you know that the division of labor consists of three zones according to
the prevalence of profitable industries or activities: core, semi-periphery, and
periphery?

Core countries are Semi-periphery Periphery countries

dominant capitalist countries play a major export raw materials to
countries that exploit role in mediating the core countries, and
peripheral countries for they are dependent on
economic, political,
labor and raw materials. core countries for
and social activities
between core and capital and have
that link core and underdeveloped
peripheral countries.
APPLICATION peripheral areas. industry.

APPLICATION
Reflective Journal
From the things you gain on this lesson, fill in the table below.

Before, I believe that the Philippine Now, I’ve learned that the Philippines
Market is is

Congratulations, well done! You have

successfully answered all the activities in Module
2, Lesson 2. Again, it is expected that you have
deeply gained understanding about market
integration. Certainly, you are ready for the next
lesson. Enjoy!

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 MODULE SUMMARY

From the learnings you gained upon taking into the pace of the lessons in this
module, highlighted below are the important points from the said lessons.

 The world economy or global economy is the economy of all humans of the
world, considered as the international exchange of goods and services that is
expressed in monetary units of account.

 There are actors that Facilitate Economic Globalization which are International
Economic and Financial Organisations, International Governmental
Organisations (IGOs), Media, Multilateral Development Banks, Nation-States,
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Trans-National Corporations
(TNCs), and United Nations (UN) System.

 Market integration occurs when prices among different locations or related

goods follow similar patterns over a long period of time.

 The division of labor consists of three zones according to the prevalence of

profitable industries or activities: core, semi-periphery, and periphery.
Countries tend to fall into one or another of these interdependent zones core
countries, semi-periphery countries and the periphery countries.

 Core countries are dominant capitalist countries that exploit peripheral

countries for labor and raw materials, while Semi-periphery countries
(sometimes referred to as just the semi-periphery. It plays a major role in
mediating economic, political, and social activities that link core and peripheral
areas, and Periphery countries fall on the other end of the economic scale.
These countries lack a strong central government and may be controlled by
other states. These countries export raw materials to the core countries, and they
are dependent on core countries for capital and have underdeveloped industry.

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Aguilar, F. (2012). Differentiating sedimented from modular transnationalism: the
view from East Asia. Asian and Pacific Migration Journal 21(2): 149–171.

Ariola, M. (2018). The contemporary world. New General Education Curriculum

Compliant. Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing Inc.

Connell, R. (2007). Dependency, autonomy and culture. In southern theory: the global
dynamics of knowledge in social science. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, pp.
139163.

Lesthaeghe, R. (2010). The unfolding story of the second demographic transition.

Population and Development Review 36(2): 211–251.

Mazower, M. (2006). An international civilization? Empire, internationalism and the

crisis of the mid-twentieth century. International Affairs 82(3): 553–566.

Shiraishi, T. (2006). The third wave: Southeast Asia and middle-class formation in the
making of a region. In Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism,
ed. Peter Katzenstein and Takashi Shiraishi. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University
Press, pp. 237–71.

Steger, M., Battersby, P., and Siracusa, J. (2014). The SAGE handbook of
globalization. Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publication