Globalization, Migration and Hybridity

Globalization, Migration and Hybridity

Critical Issue in the 21st Century

Open Ended

1. What are the positive and negative effects of globalization?
2. Which parts of the world are more vulnerable to the negative effects of globalization?
3. Does globalization affect the world evenly?

Positive Effects of Globalization

• Globalization has resulted in the formation of multinational corporations. 

• For domestic companies to survive in the market, they are forced to raise their customer satisfaction levels, as well as their standards

• There is no single civilization that had all good practices. Instead, the coming together of various cultures has made the world today a better place. 

Positive Effects of Globalization

• Human rights have been improved as a result of globalization since media coverage on violations of the rights receives attention from all over the world. 

• Stable security. Although the effect cannot be seen directly, globalization has contributed greatly in enhancing the world security.

Negative Effects of Globalization

• Environmental Damage. Increased production means increased utilization of natural resources. Besides, increased trade results to increased transport, which uses fossil fuels. As a result, pollution has increased, leading to climate change. 

• Fluctuation in prices. Globalization has led to increased market competition, hence leading to fluctuation in prices. For example, developed countries like the USA have been forced to reduce their products prices, because countries such as China offer the same products at cheaper prices. 

Negative Effects of Globalization

• •Job insecurity. Due to globalization, most global economy jobs are insecure and temporary. The impact is mostly felt in developed countries since they can outsource cheaper white collar and manufacturing jobs. For example, wages and manufacturing costs are lower in India and China, making countries like US and UK to outsource cheaper labor. The effect is people in developed countries losing or having fewer jobs.

Open Ended

1. Does globalization affect the world evenly?
2. Does Globalization Help or Hurt the World's Poor?

Open Ended

1. Does globalization affect the world evenly?
2. Does Globalization Help or Hurt the World's Poor?