Globalization

Globalization is defined as "a set of economic and political structures and processes deriving from ht changing character of the goods and assets that compromise the base of the international political economy-in particular, the increasing structural differentiation of goods and assets"(Reich).  This describes how the world is able to function and move with people coming together over certain commonalities.  The world has the ability to keep moving and stay away from conflict through the interchange of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture.  Sports allows this to happen. Through one team, people can come together across the world and support each other for one common goal.  Once this happens, their beliefs become intertwined and their respective governments will being to notice that foreign policy must start to reflect the people.  Therefore, sports provide a base for the foundation of globalization and people across the global coming together.