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Our text first address the concept of globalization on page 70, however, most of the discussion regarding the effects of globalization are found in chapter 10 where Immanuel Wallerstein's "World Systems Approach" is introduced along with analysis of high medium and low income nations. Also central to our understanding of the effects of globalization and the theoretical analysis of this phenomena are the conflicting perspectives of "modernization theory" versus "dependency theory". A final discussion on globalization is located in section 18.2 of our text. After a through reading of Chapter 10: Global Inequality, section 18.2: gloabalization, and viewing the video links below- (1) take a position on globalization regarding its positive and negative effects on core, semi-peripheral and peripheral nations and their workforces. Make refference not only tothe efects of these nations but also the effect on inequality within those nation. (1.a) Cite direct quotes / data sets / facts from our text to support your position on this first question. (2) Make special reference to the history of U.S. labor relations and worker rights as it relates to our current attitude toward organized labor in the U.S. (2.a) Again, support this perspective with references to the text and/or the videos). (3) Compare and contrast the early U.S. policies toward worker compensation and worker rights with those of current labor-intensive, low income countries as they attempt to move into modernity. Regarding web-link access:(SEE UNIT 1 DISCUSSION NOTE - REGARDING ALL WEBLINKS WITHIN THE REMAINING DISCUSSION BOARD FORUMS) History channel video: Theodore Roosevelt vs. J.P. Morgan Noam Chomsky: on Violence in the Labor Movement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMV-cU27pg8&feature=related Hidden Face of Globalization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bhodyt4fmU&feature=related BE SURE TO REFER TO THE INFORMATION FROM ALL THREE OF THE LINKED WEBSITES AS WELL AS WHAT YOUR TEXT CHAPTER HAS TO SAY ABOUT GLOBALIZATION. |
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GLOBAL INEQUALITY
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Global Inequality
Global Inequalities in the Outcomes of Globalization
Globalization has far reaching consequences that vary between nations depending on
their economic potential (Heather et al., 2015). Whereas all nations experience positive and
negative effects of globalization, the peripheral countries experience more negative effects than
positive effects, while the core nations experience more positive outcomes than the negative
outcomes (Heather et al., 2015). International corporations relocate the firms to the peripheral
nations where there is cheap labor, lowering manufacturing cost and exploiting workers in the
peripheral nations who work under poor conditions (IGLHR, 2016). The working conditions are
characterized by long working hours, poor pay that is inadequate to cater for daily necessities,
brutal supervision, sacking for no mistakes, and getting fired at a younger age ...
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