What is globocentric?

Answer 1

A focus, view or conceptualization of the world or world issues from a multi-cultural perspective. This central perspective is derived from a conflation of multiple mutually exclusive cultural notions. For example, "The challenge of Climate Change requires a globocentric approach." Meaning, every cultural perspective (not just that of the major powers) should be considered equally important in efforts to find/implement solutions.

"Globo" (Latin word for Globe) + "Centric" (Central or Focus)

Difference between Globalism and Globocentrism.

The two words are sometimes wrongly applied interchangeably to specifically describe economic globalism and Marxism-related concepts. However, the word "global" has a "eurocentric" connotation due to the high degree to which western values influence and dominate the majority of other cultures across the world. On the other hand, Globocentrism is about equality and inclusiveness of all perspectives into one. K.A. Kuzmenko in a 2019 Russian publication: "Professional Education in the Modern World", uses the word globocentrism in contrast with ethnocentrism. Sociology Professor Helmuth Berking, of TU Darmstadt, Germany., is a strong critic of “Globocentrism,” as, in his view, is the increasing homogenization of the world through "Globalization". Other scholars have also used the word synonymously with "Globalization". Although this Marxism interpretation of the word by anti-Marxist scholars is not to be misconstrued as the actual meaning of the word.

"As Globalism proves inevitable, the problem of racial discrimination can only be tackled through Globocentric policies"