Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic. Globalization has led to the introduction of many new international products into local shops and markets. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this example of globalization? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

With the technological advancement, cultures and people are closer than ever before. Globalization is the result of the open flow of information, technology and goods among the countries and consumers. There are both pros and cons in

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with, people can easily access other cultures just by sitting at their homes

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as foreign cuisines, clothing, movies and art is easily available nowadays.

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, it is benefited in the higher standards of living across the globe.

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developing nations are experiencing royal living due to the introduction of international brands into local shops. Another benefit is the recruitment of more employees. The local shops are

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rising in the number due to the broad spectrum in choosing the products which lead to the more employment. Production is increasingly specialised. Globalisation enables goods to be produced in different parts of the world.

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greater specialisation enables lower average costs and lower prices for consumers.

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, due to the introduction of international brands in the local market, the native culture is at the loss of its existence.

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, not everyone can afford the international brands which sometimes bring the economic and social inequality among people.

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, the competition among shops are

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rising, which leads to the daunting threats

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as political risks, cultural risk and economic risks. Many people in

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world nations are still surviving through handmade product sales. Because of the foreign products, these handmade merchandises are losing their importance. To conclude, the globalization is an unstoppable process, but people have to set some boundaries while selling and purchasing the international brands and globalization must not cost the sacrifice of indigenous traditions.