A New Perspective on Globalization
GLOBALIZATION – By Rahul Reddy Epuru (300733123) - Centennial College Ontario Canada Arguments against Globalization • Rich nations get richer and non-rich nations continue to be poor. • As Multi-National Companies influence the world politics, in a literal sense there is a threat of Corporations ruling the world • Social injustice issues caused by the Multi-National Companies • “Richest 20 percent of the world 's population consume 86 percent of the world 's resources, while the poorest 80 percent consume just 14 percent” (UN Development Program report) • World cultures are being Americanized • Exploitation of cheap labor, human trafficking, basic human safety standards ignored by the Multinational Corporations • Spread of diseases, drugs and many illegal activities (Mafia & Terrorism)
Arguments in favor of Globalization
• There is a worldwide market for companies • Consumers have easier access to products from different markets across the world • Production becomes more efficient due to a higher scale of competition • Drives growth as companies shift from saturated markets to new market horizons • Melting point of various cultures • Better flow of information, trade & commerce between different countries • People are becoming more tolerant to world cultures in various countries. The best example for this is - Canada • Internet, communication and travel are benefited by globalization • Merging of world politics by eliminating power blocs is an outcome of globalization
My position: I choose to argue against the Globalization issue. Globalization has both negative and positive outcomes. On the positive side, globalization has
Arguments in favor of Globalization
• There is a worldwide market for companies • Consumers have easier access to products from different markets across the world • Production becomes more efficient due to a higher scale of competition • Drives growth as companies shift from saturated markets to new market horizons • Melting point of various cultures • Better flow of information, trade & commerce between different countries • People are becoming more tolerant to world cultures in various countries. The best example for this is - Canada • Internet, communication and travel are benefited by globalization • Merging of world politics by eliminating power blocs is an outcome of globalization
My position: I choose to argue against the Globalization issue. Globalization has both negative and positive outcomes. On the positive side, globalization has
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