Compiling several national survey data collected in Taiwan during 2000–2008, this study examines the differences in individuals' exposure to globalization. The authors conceptualize global exposure in terms of cross-border, transnational network relationships and consumption of global cultural products. The authors explore the effects of socioeconomic differences (education, occupational status, and income) on four dimensions of individual global exposure. The results obtained from the regression analysis suggest that social class is a critical determinant in explaining individual global exposure.
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