A Genealogy of Globalization

Abstract

Globalization is more or less powerful depending on the aspects under consideration. We are more globalized in the areas of technology and economy, but not so much in the cultural field and almost not at all in the political and social fields. It has become necessary to humanize globalization and to empower the whole humankind over this phenomenon, aware that it is only a human product. The humankind has always been global, at least to some extent, and therefore, despite its geographical diversity, it still remains as a single species. But globalization was almost imperceptible for a long time. However, with the raise of Modernity, its importance has become evident, for example with its violent effects in the form of colonization and imperialism. Europe, and later the West, played the leading role in that globalization. But today its hegemony seems to be declining. To understand its own role in globalization and face its future, it is important for the West to become aware of the genealogy of globalization.