Globalization: The Positive Side

After reading chapter one in Global Issues, Local Arguments, I began to see globalization as a give-and-take situation. I also found it interesting and true how groups and corporations use pictures to convey specific messages. Overall, I believe the purpose of globalization is positive. There are, although, benefits and losses involved with globalization. For example, while one individual loses their job in a developed country, another individual overseas in an undeveloped country now has a job. The increase in jobs in the undeveloped country will decrease unemployment, benefiting that country. Unfortunately, the global economic system is flawed. The intention of businesses involves control and profits. This intention is even depicted on page seven. I think the arguments over globalization come down to the reality that globalization is abused by controlling businesses and people. I believe, although, steps have been made in the right direction in keeping the government out of trade and allowing markets to compete with each other.