Abstract:
This research is about how the impact of globalization in a Semi Phery-Phery State. The
problems taken by the writer is trying to find the links and impacts happening of foreign investment
with night club industries in Batam City.
This research uses Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi's Theory, which the distribution of
power and profits, The Semi Phery-Phery States get profits less than The Core States. As a result of the
dependency relationship then emerging national policy influenced the political power of the capitalist.
In addition, this study also uses Marjorie Ferguson's Theory, which essentially has turned
globalization into in asset that caused change or loss local identity. The most sources of data collection
on this research is qualitative research methods with using the library research technique, observation
and interview.
This research shows the impact of capitalism , specifically relationship between foreign
investment that supports the globalization of western culture in the city of Batam . The habits of the
expatriates and tourists in Batam make night club industries grow fast, and the influence has received
support from local residents that prostitution can not be avoided .
