Assignment #3 - Critical Thinking Essay by Saieda Ali https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3 In today’s world of globalization, do efforts at Caribbean integration still have any relevance for Caribbean development, or should we all aspire to be citizens of the global village? en-us 2019-04-17 04:32:20 UTC 2026-02-24 19:28:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f30e.png FOUN 1101 Critical Thinking Essay Assignment #3 saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352197902 In today’s world of globalization, do efforts at Caribbean integration still have any
relevance for Caribbean development, or should we all aspire to be citizens of the global
village? ]]> 2019-04-17 04:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352197902 Personal Introductions saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352491858 Good day, my name is Saieda Nikayla Ali and I am a first year Caribbean Civilization undergraduate student at the University of the West Indies St. Augustine, currently pursuing a degree in Social Work. For my Critical Thinking Assignment, I will be discussing my perspective on the given topic in today’s world of globalization, do efforts at Caribbean integration still have any relevance for Caribbean development, or should we all aspire to be citizens of the global village? Let’s Begin.]]> 2019-04-18 05:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352491858 Introduction saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352491934 In today’s constantly changing world, it’s becoming pressingly more difficult to maintain the historical, social and cultural aspects of Caribbean society due to globalization and its many implications; both negative and positive. The Caribbean is already dealing with a large array of issues in regard to maintaining the sustainable development of their economies but globalization can be seen as an ‘anchor’ in which the ship of social and economic development is being held by. Globalization can be defined as "The growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information." (Kolb) ]]> 2019-04-18 05:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352491934 What are the Advantages of Globalization? saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492033 Globalization, as with many things, comes with both its advantages and disadvantages. However, where the Caribbean is concerned, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages drastically. Some advantages of globalization in the Caribbean include; (i) advancements of technologies contributing to the tourism industry in many Caribbean countries including Jamaica, St. Lucia and Barbados, therefore bringing in larger tourism revenue and lessening the dependency of single market goods such as cocoa, sugar cane and bananas (Singh, 7). Another advantage of globalization is the connected availability of tertiary educational institutions such as The University of the West Indies with campuses located in Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados and St. George University in Grenada, allowing for foreign exchange programmes giving both local and foreign students the opportunity to share and learn about new cultures and experiences while also being able to attain their education (Singh, 7).]]> 2019-04-18 06:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492033 What are the disadvantages of globalization? saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492088 Although these advantages listed prior are promising, the disadvantages brought forward by Globalization can be seen as a serious economic and social issue. Some of the disadvantages of globalization as it relates to the Caribbean include; (i) Globalization encourages the exploitation of developing countries and their need for goods and resources as a means of further funding the industrial economies of developed countries (Ragbir, 2), It is used as a means of brainwashing younger generations into adopting the culture and behaviours of western countries therefore slowly erasing the importance of historical and cultural aspects of the Caribbean from their knowledge (Johnson, 2) and finally, aside from younger generations, globalization is responsible for the erasure and change of our Caribbean identity as society is consistently trying to adhere to the western standards of living (Greene, 8).
 
]]> 2019-04-18 06:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492088 Beginning Efforts at Caribbean Integration saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492170 Caribbean Integration among the region can be viewed as one of the major factors responsible for Caribbean Development. One of the first steps taken towards establishing some form of Caribbean integration was the development of the West Indian Federation; created by the British as a means of a central governing body for the islands involved however it soon deteriorated following Jamaica pulling from the agreement to gain independence in 1962 shortly followed by Trinidad and Tobago as well. In the later 1960’s, the Fourth Government Conference held in Barbados saw the establishment for the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), another step towards Caribbean development through integration by the region. CARIFTA would later become the Caribbean Common Market, created as a applicable economic association of Caribbean Territories (Abbot, 4). CARIFTA was essentially created as a way to increase and diversify trade while ensuring fair competition among Caribbean countries. It also sought to promote development throughout the region through industrial and agricultural means. In 1973, CARIFTA would be changed to Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the major economic establishment for trade and integration in the region (Caribbean Elections). The Caribbean Single Market Economy (CSME) is another example of Caribbean integration that actively promotes Caribbean development. This was created as an unrestricted economic space which would be utilized by the participating countries and their citizens to promote; employment, opportunity for selling of goods and products and possible investment. It allowed for free imports, exports, trade and business establishment in other CARICOM member states. ]]> 2019-04-18 06:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492170 Caribbean Integration in Comparison to Globalization saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492240 In comparison to Globalization, CARICOM consistently promotes the development of the Caribbean by allowing citizens the opportunity to jobs and services as well as free trade whereas with being members of the global village, we succumb to the economic, cultural and social ways of the Western society and their ideals. Although when compared to the economic markets of developed countries such as The United States of America and the British, CARICOM is but a small association, It allows for the engaging nations to promote and share their different cultural and social aspects and acts as a contributing agent to the Caribbean identity they all form. ]]> 2019-04-18 06:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492240 Conclusion saieda2011 https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492348 In conclusion, with the efforts given by CARICOM and CSME in the promotion of Caribbean development through Caribbean integration, I believe we should not aspire to be members of the global village and continue to support the region in their endeavours towards advancing not only the Caribbean, but the citizens that it sincerely represents. ]]> 2019-04-18 06:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/saieda2011/FOUN1101_CTE_A3/wish/352492348