Adam Mogawer - Remake of Unit 9: Globalization Research project by Adam Mogawer https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze Explore the causes and effects of globalization by researching some global organizations that were created (or spread globally) in the second half of the 20th century. Make a copy of this template to post your answers to the topics and questions below. 9.4: Key Concept - Changing economic institutions, multinational corporations, and regional trade agreements reflected the spread of principles and practices associated with free-market economics throughout the world. 9.5 (and 9.3): Key Concept - Movements throughout the world protested the inequality of environmental and economic consequences of global integration. 9.5: Key Concept - Rights-based discourses challenged old assumptions about race, class, gender, and religion. 9.7: Key Concept - Responses to rising cultural and economic globalization took a variety of forms. 9.8: Key Concept - New international organizations, including the United Nations, formed with the stated goal of maintaining world peace and facilitating international cooperation. en-us 2024-04-21 20:53:53 UTC 2024-04-21 21:43:37 UTC hello@padlet.com 9.4: Economic Institutions amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571581 Choose ONE of the following economic institutions and answer questions about them using the internet: 
  1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  2. The World Bank
  3. The World Trade Organization 

  1. When was this organization founded? 
  2. Where is its headquarters?
  3. What is the goal of the organization? (Do NOT copy/paste the mission statement- summarize in your own words!)
  4. Is the United States involved in this organization? If so, how? If not, why not?
  5. Are there any controversies surrounding this organization? If so, summarize them. 

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  1. The European Union
  2. NAFTA
  3. ASEAN
  4. Mercosur

  1. When was this trade agreement signed?
  2. What countries are involved in this trade agreement?
  3. Discuss one controversy about this trade agreement.



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Examples of multinational corporations to choose from: 
Royal Dutch Shell 
Apple 
Nestle 
CITI Group
Coca-Cola 
AT&T 
Proctor & Gamble 
McDonalds
Microsoft 
Exxon Mobil 
Delta Airlines
Google 
IBM 
Johnson & Johnson 
L’Oreal


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  1. Greenpeace 
  2. Green Belt in Kenya
  3. Earth Day 

  1. What is the focus of this organization? (What are they trying to accomplish?)
  2. Research and summarize a recent protest they staged. What were they protesting? Where? How did they protest? What was the result?
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  1. Choose the FIVE rights that you think are the most important (this can be the ones that are important to you personally, or the ones you think have the biggest impact on humanity)
  2. Are there any rights on this list that you think should not be guaranteed human rights? If so, why not? Are there any rights that you think SHOULD be on the list, but aren’t? 
  3. Find a right on the list that is not guaranteed by the US government. Why do you think this right is not protected by the US government?


]]> 2024-04-21 20:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571585 9.7: Anti-Globalization Responses amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571586 Choose ONE of the following examples of anti-globalization responses to research and answer the questions about them:

  1. “Battle of Seattle”
  2. Brexit
  3. Creation of fair trade companies
  4. Advent of locally developed social media platforms (Weibo in China)

  1. What happened during this event?/What led these companies to be created? Give some context around the event or creation of a company.
  2. What type of response is this to globalization? (Think SPICE themes) 
  3. How is this an anti-globalization response? 
  4. What happened as a result of this response?
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  1. The League of Nations 
  2. The United Nations
  3. The International Criminal Court

  1. When was this organization founded? 
  2. Where is its headquarters?
  3. What is the goal of the organization? (Do NOT copy/paste the mission statement- summarize in your own words!)
  4. Is/was the United States involved in this organization? If so, how? If not, why not?
  5. Are there any controversies surrounding this organization? If so, summarize them. 
]]> 2024-04-21 20:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571587 9.8: Humanitarian International Organizations amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571589 Choose one of the humanitarian organizations from the list below, and answer these questions about them: 

  1. UNICEF  
  2. The Red Cross 
  3. Amnesty International  
  4. Doctors Without Borders (Medicins Sans Frontiers)
  5. World Health Organization (WHO)

  1. When was this organization founded?
  2. Where is its headquarters?
  3. What is/are its main goal(s)? 
  4. Describe one current/recent issue that this organization has addressed, and how it address(ed) it 


]]> 2024-04-21 20:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963571589 9.4 Economic Institutions Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963572258 The World Bank, founded in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference, is stationed in Washington, D.C. They look to provide financial assistance to countries that are developing and are expected to improve economic prospects for people in those regions. The U.S. is the largest shareholder in the World Bank and influences its policies and decisions. Lately they have faced many controversies like the criticismks over the impact of its projects on the environment. SOme have argued that these projects lead to displacement and have had effects on the environment as well.

]]> 2024-04-21 20:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963572258 9.4 Trade Agreements Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963575488 The Nafta was signed on December 17, 1992 but the US, Canada and Mexico and officially went into effect on January 1, 1994. It was designed to eliminate tariffs on products traded between these countries which led to the increasing of economic integration of North America. One controversy about the NAFTA was that it had a massive effect on job displacement. The migration that occured was blamed for their lowering wages and reducing standards of living for workers and there were also concerns about environmental degradation.

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]]> 2024-04-21 21:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963577268 9.5 Environmental Organization and Consequences of Globalization Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963581680 GreenPeace is an organization that is focused on addressing global and environmental issues through protecting and conserving the environment. They are known for their direct action, lobbying efforts and the research to achieve its aims. They recently had a protest in June of 2021 where activists targeted a ship in the north sea and this proteast was designed to oppose the continuation of fossil fuel exploration. The result was that they gained significant media and public awareness through direct impact on Shell's operations.

]]> 2024-04-21 21:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963581680 9.5 UN Declaration of Human Rights Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963583270 I think the 5 most important rights are the right to equality, right to life, liberty, and personal security, freedom of opinion and information, right to participate in government and in free elections, right to a standard of living adequate for Health and Well-Being. Article 24 which discusses the right to rest and leisure might be seen as unnecessary because it prioritizes economic over social welfare which while some might argue this is desirable it should not be categorized as the same level of rights as some of the other ones.

]]> 2024-04-21 21:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963583270 9.7 Anti-Globalization Responses Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963588235 The Brexit was a result of a time where the majority of British voters chose to exit the European Union, and this decision was finalized on January 31, 2020. This decision was driven by a variety of factors like the widespread of concerns over immigration. The Brexit represent a significant political and economic response to globalization which emphasizes national sovereignty and control over domestic affairs. The aftermath of the Brexit is that it had seen many trade negotiations and a reevaluation of the UK's economic policies.

]]> 2024-04-21 21:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963588235 9.8 International Organizations to Maintain World Peace Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963590805 The League of Nations was founded on January 10, 1920, and aimed to maintain worldwide peace and security by resolving international disputes through negotiation. The United States was not involved due to the Senate’s refusal to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The organization was controversial for its perceived weakness and notably failing to prevent aggression from Axis powers in the 1930s and its inability to take decisive action without the support of major powers like the U.S, contributingg to its replacement by the United nations in 1946.

]]> 2024-04-21 21:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963590805 9.8 Humanitarian International Organizations Answers amogawer24 https://padlet.com/amogawer24/73azwrhg7p3ut2ze/wish/2963591787 The Red Crosswas founded in 1863 by Henry Dunant. Its main goals are to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, religious beliefs, class, or political opinions. A recent issue addressed by the Red Cross includes the COVID-19 pandemic, the organiation has played a crucial role globally by supporting vaccination campaigns, providing essential services and support to vulnerable populations. Additionally, they've increased their efforts in conflict zones such as Yemen and Syria, focusing on emergency healthcare and first aid in these highly affected areas while navigating through political and military challenges to deliver aid.

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