Is globalisation a source of disconnection, racial tension, overcompetition and isolation from world problems?

Question

is it also a source of overconsumption?

Answer 1

to some extent....YES!

Answer 2

Each of those concepts characterizes exactly what globalization is ultimately designed to eliminate.  Presently, groups of people (either ethnically, politically, or economically defined) appear to be working together in an effort to differentiate themselves in relation to others (groups).  This effort is in actuality a result of the movement toward a merger of all groups but in its expression is projecting an opposite set of images.  Although in the United States individuals profess that class and status differences do not exist, nothing could be further from the truth, e.g., look at the ethnic composition of any major holiday parade formation (the older, more established ethnic groups always occupy the most prestigious positions in the "marching order" as does the prominent civic leadership).  When small groups attempt to isolate themselves from others, the result is that such individuals discover that they have a considerable amount in common with each of the other groups.  Basically, such is a result of trade relationships as individuals must trade (compete) with others because of the unequal distribution of resources.  Competition, which does not exist in isolation, provides each group with an idea of how each other group functions in certain circumstances and under various conditions.  Knowledge of the "same" differences among people, is the easiest way to bring such separate groups together.  Furthermore, although racial remarks are hateful and harmful, the laws that have been created assist in the mollification of the violence which so often accompanied such behaviour previously.  Now, rather than seeking retribution through physical acts of violence for such slights, the courts act to level the playing field for the discriminated party and recompense his loss.  Although not always successful, members of individual societies may seek compensation for damages on the local, state, national, and international levels. Access to such litigious action allows for the amelioration of hostilities and the opening of discussions and the furtherance of (trade) relationships.  Once accomplished, the imaginary disconnection between and among groups and societies along with any perceived differences based upon ethnic origin may be overcome.  All this occurs as a result of the need for the exchange of goods and services and the competition involved therein.  And, as mentioned above, trade does not occur in a vacuum.