The Downsides to Globalization

Globalization is the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. According to economic and political writer Doug Bandow, “Some critics of globalization have contended that the process has helped the rich and hurt the poor. However, the best research indicates that this is accurate: ‘Poverty is falling rapidly in those poor countries that are integrating into the global economy.”. In both documentaries “The True Cost” and “Living on One Dollar” we can see how companies exploit their employees for consumer benefit, as well as the social and economic inequalities that are attached with globalization.

Individuals of the same ethnic background share the same culture a factor that explains that there, as many cultures as there are ethnic backgrounds across the world. Globalization has, however, led to interaction of people from varied cultural backgrounds. Because of the interaction, globalization has been accused of limiting cultural diversity. It is, however, not the case in reality. The purpose of this paper is to analyze some of the factors that justify that globalization has not limited cultural diversity as its critics say. Thus, globalization should not be viewed as a hindrance to cultural diversity because the best subject of moral concern should be the individual person and not the nation, community or the society.

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Globalization can be defined as ‘international integration’, which can be described as the process by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and functioning together. This process is a combination of economic, technological, and political forces (dictionary.com).

The acceleration of globalization has raised issues culture conformity and diversity throughout the world. These topics are argued drastically throughout the world. Apparently, issues relate to cultures will not simply defined by right or wrong because each coins have two sides and every culture have their own advantages and drawbacks. True, many people may claim that globalization has made this world smaller and the distinctions between nations or cultures are disappearing. But personally, I hold positive opinions about the cultural developments nowadays.

In the source provided the writer is very against the idea of globalization and compares it to a disease. This source is very directed to citizens and government for the reason it states that the minority of the population benefits but the majority suffer. The source to an extent is correct that there are negatives but there are also some positives that come from it. For example health care and technology as well as other ideas are able to be spread to other countries an assist them to make their lives better or easier. On the other hand it can be bad because some countries that are already not as evolved or at the same step might not be able to afford the new research or tech that is invented that is why this source or topic different for each person it depends on you view and where you live.

War is something that everyone knows of or has herd of and maybe even experienced. The idea of fighting for what you believe is the root of war. The increased Globalization makes it seem as if the world is too interconnected for wars but indeed that is just not the case. The idea that war is going out style is partially inaccurate in my opinion because even though war is costlier now because of Globalization, a country will still go to war if necessary. In other words, people will not stop fighting for what they think is right. War is therefore not going out of style and globalization is not and cannot undermine the sovereign state.

Globalization has brought so much change in the way we live our lives, how countries conduct their business, communication, travel and many others aspects of life. Despite all these benefits there have been some disadvantages that have come along due to globalization such as the spread of infectious diseases and viruses, which can become a threat to public health. I think it would be not reasonable or perhaps ineffective to try and stop the spread of global diseases because the benefits we enjoy due to globalization outweighs the negatives. Globalization has increased people’s movements from both developed and undeveloped economies, which has opened new windows of opportunities and filling up the gaps between available employment and opportunities of their existing work force. Trade specializations have been developed due to international trade allowing countries rapidly increase their overall well-being.

Globalization is mainly driven by two factors: reduced costs in communication and transportation in the private sector and reduced policy barriers regarding investment and trade in the public sector (Frankel). While globalization was intended to be a beneficial concept, major backlash has arisen relating to it. For the most part, this dislike is centered around two main concepts: economy and immigration.

Many researchers are discussing benefits and negative consequences of the globalization. The only one clear answer for the question “Is globalization good or bad?” does not exist. It really depends on the features of life in a particular country. Or, do we have to analyze the benefits for only special social groups? The first concept of globalization and free trade was to allow all the countries to live like one family where the members helped each others financially, by natural resources, services or information. Although it is a good idea, in the modern reality this form of globalization cannot exist. Unfortunately, parties on modern globalization process tend to maximize their own income does not care about general prosperity and equal human rights. Being fully involved in globalization process can be dangerous to the US economy and social life. Moreover, it contradicts US Constitution and vision of America as a country with equal opportunities for each person.

According to the traditionalist, there is a “nationalistic backlash in politics” given that only some societies get to partake of the benefits of interdependence (Roeder). As multinational corporations enter the economies of underdeveloped countries, many begin to feel threatened because they can’t compete against these corporations. Globalization is making the rich get richer at the expense of the poor, as they attain access to cheaper labor and raw materials. People are losing their jobs and business internationally and domestically. It comes as no surprise that globalization is resulting in violent response as people try to stop globalization from tearing their own lives and societies. Many countries are prone to pointing fingers at the United States for all the social and political unrest in their local communities given that the new actors are under the Western influence, resulting in further unrest (Roeder). “Today millions in the developing world support anti-market and sectarian values reflected in support for enthnofacism, sectarian murder, and fundamentalist religions- anything that offers psychic comfort in the face of volatile social anarchy” (Mousseau 27). Terrorist will most likely use the people’s resentment to globalization and foster it to attain higher power that can justify their motivations through terror.

The rise of the western world and capitalism has given shape to the worlds’ economy, politics, and culture, forever changing the way of human society. Business became an integral part of society, providing goods and services to those who could otherwise not be able to obtain them. Businesses interests over the years has spurred innovation and progress. But it would be irresponsible to believe that all business is good. Over the course of history there have been myriad examples of corporations manipulating and exploiting unsuspecting consumers for monetary gain.

Globalisation is a process by which national economies become more integrated and interdependent with one another. It is the increasing expansion of money, culture and ideas. It is the interaction and integration among the people, companies and governments of different nations. It is shaping the world around us in ways and at a rate that was unimaginable just two decades ago. Advances in transport such as the steamship, jet engine, and container ships and in communication infrastructure including the Internet and mobile phones have been major factors in globalisation, generating further interdependence of economic and cultural activities. Globalisation is in our everyday lives. The clothes we wear and food we eat have all been transported within days or weeks to our homes our towns. Also, most products have been advertised using our modern technology such as the internet and modern printing presses.

The world is expanding impacted by Multination Organization and worldwide brand. These days, the possibility that globalization produces victors and failures are broadly acknowledged. The champs and washouts from globalization can isolated into two general classes. One is creating nations and the other one is produced nations. In this exposition I will demonstrate there are huge a greater number of champs than washouts in globalization. The created nations or creating nations all are being profited by globalization.

Across the world, globalization is one of the most significant aspects that has occurred over the last fifty years. It allows a country to integrate economically with other countries through a global network comprised of people, trade, and transportation. With the global landscape only becoming more intertwined, globalization and its inherent pros and cons seem to be here to stay. In many areas, global powers tend to lack in rectifying the negative aspects and only focus on the positive side. America, for example, is a leader in the globalization efforts, even though it has greatly effected job opportunities at home, widening income gaps, and an increased standard of living due to fluctuating world markets.