Globalization

Globalization has brought economic prosperity to Ireland. In the early '90s, Ireland was one of the poorest countries in western Europe, but now they have become one of the wealthiest. Ireland is a large manufacturer of high and medium high technologies and that has made their economy explode over the last fifteen years. Because of this, Ireland has high employment and plenty of jobs. Tourism is also an important part of Ireland's economy which brings cultures together, strengthening the effects of globalization.

I am very interested in the similarities between the U.S. and Ireland and Scotland. It will be just as interesting seeing the similarities as it is the differences between these cultures. I do know that American television is big in Ireland, and therefore, people think that American life is like what is depicted in Hollywood. From what i have been told, people over seas have difficulty understanding just how big the U.S. is and how different each region is.

The difference between an Irishman and an American is that an Irishman thinks 200 miles is a long way, and an American thinks 200 years is a long time.