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Links to Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization Presented in these Topics

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Links to Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization Presented in these Topics

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Globalization is rapidly changing our world, for better or for worse. Some nations are finally receiving attention from more developed nations due to the combined voice of concerned global citizens. Governments respond to this, as well as TNC's, both of which who are interested in keeping the attention of their market. Despite globalizations positive effects, there are also drawbacks. Globalization has negatively affected other countries by creating political fractions resulting in conflict. Child soldiers, poverty, exploitation, and disease have also impacted developing nations.

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As citizens of a global community, we should embrace our rights to vote and become involved in government. We can also become more directly involved with government by running for election, etc. We can also influence government and companies by banding together with a common goal to overcome world issues. Some of which include poverty, conflict, and human rights violations.

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Because women are viewed as more docile, therefore, more likely to work at any price, their labor is in greater demand by TNC's in developing nations. This brings about a sense of independence and creates a change in social structure. On the other hand, the work is often along the lines of jobs such as garment assembly, and considered an extension of female household roles. Thus, "feminization of poverty" continues to pervade the environment

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Countries more negatively impacted by globalization, like DR Congo, experience more hardships, as a result. Child soldiers can become common in these countries negatively affecting the child's quality of life. Globalization can also impose mono cultures on minority groups. Alternatively, globalization can bring about much needed change to mindsets surrounding certain groups, like women in developing nations.

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One's standard of living is heavily impacted by globalization. The materials and services available to individuals varies depending on a countries international trade and government. As well, a country's level of perceived development is also heavily dependent on globalization and resources and services available to the country's people.

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Quality of Life: the conditions in people's lives.
Standard of Living: a common measure of the quantity and quality of goods and services to which peoples have access.
Human Development Index: the United Nations measure of a country's level of development based on GDP per capita, life expectancy, adult literacy, and school enrollment.

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Links to Challenges and Oppurtunities of Globalization Presented in the Topics

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Links to Challenges and Oppurtunities of Globalization Presented in the Topics

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I think the most important aspect of this project is the awareness it creates. It puts perspective on globalization because the globalization I experience in Canada is radically different than the globalization a 16 year old girl living in Somalia may experience. I have safety, security, and comfort thanks to globalization while she may have poverty, conflict and disease thanks to globalization, or the lack of. Still, globalization allows me the opportunity to make a difference in that girls life. Globalization makes the impossible possible.

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The lifestyles of individuals and communities have been completely transformed, in some areas, as a result of globalization. We've seen the rapid development of technologies, radically altering means of transportation, communication, and migration effects. Pandemics are a potential threat from globalization.

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In Canada we have a democracy that allows voters to become involved in a very influential way. Upon reaching voting age, you have the right to participate in politics and vote for a political party that best represents you. You can also become involved in government by working for the government as an employee or by running for election.

Canadians have already made a difference by believing the governments should help people in other parts of the world to cope with the impacts of globalization. As a result, different governments have taken different approaches to fulfilling responsibilities to the global community; Some believe their role is not to become directly involved but to encourage and support countries reforming their political systems; Others believe they must act deliberately and decisively with or without agreement from the international community; Lastly, some believe that while direct intervention in another country may be necessary, steps must first be taken to ensure co-operation among nations.

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Though one individual can make a difference, a whole group of individuals with a common goal is much more effective and efficient. Organizations like Canada World Youth help Canadians aged 17 to 29 to volunteer in other countries.They encourage people to become active global citizens pursuing a sustainable future and sharing the responsibility of the well-being of all people and the planet.
http://canadaworldyouth.org/

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As consumers, we have the power to boycott products, companies, and industries. We hold immense power. If we banded together and established a common cause, large corporations would have no other choice but to listen.

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However, with international travel, agricultural trade, and other forces of globalization, infectious diseases can also spread. This has the potential to create a world epidemic, called a pandemic.

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This in turn effects migration patterns among communities in Canada. Through technological advancement we have created transnational communities more diversified in culture, ethnicity, language, etc.

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Along with technology, transportation has also become faster and more globally interconnected. New forms have emerged over the last couple centuries that have become more common and increased efficiency of transportation of resources and people.

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In the past, forms of communication between long distances often consisted of letters and was more costly and sporadic. Today, we can use many formats to communicate globally. E-mail and Video-chatting being just some examples of this.

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Globalization is both positive and negative. While it can serve to empower individuals through a growing education system or job opportunities, it can also oppress minorities. Since globalization does encourage such a global mono culture, it can be hard for individual groups to express their identities. However, this can be avoided if we find ways to accommodate individual groups. For example, in Canada, a pregnant woman has the right to take maternity leave and return to her old job with the same pay and same benefits.

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1 Somalia
1 Syria
3 DR Congo
3 Sudan
5 Afghanistan

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With globalization comes jobs, industrialization and often a greater margin of peace. Not all countries experience these luxuries, however. The pins demonstrate the severity of child soldier problems in various countries.

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As one can imagine, the system of government impacts the quality of one's life and standard of living to an extent. Unemployment rates can be seen as reflecting the government. The following shows unemployment rates globally:

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The spread of globalization has resulted in a larger number of regions enjoying democracy. The democratic system gives the citizens power to vote in the government and have a greater say because the government wants to please its voters. The pins indicate the level of democracy the region experiences as of 2015 in ranking order.

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Rank:
1 Northern America
2 Western Europe
3 Latin America and Caribbean
4 Asia and Australia
5 Central and Eastern Europe
6 Sub-Saharan Africa
7 Middle East and North Africa

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What civic responsibilities should we embrace in relation to globalization and what strategies should we use to meet these goals?

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What civic responsibilities should we embrace in relation to globalization and what strategies should we use to meet these goals?

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To what extent does globalization affect individuals and communities?

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To what extent does globalization affect individuals and communities?

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To what extent does globalization empower individuals and groups in society?

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To what extent does globalization empower individuals and groups in society?

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To what extent does globalization affect quality of life and access to human rights?

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To what extent does globalization affect quality of life and access to human rights?