Blog 9

 

Globalization in its early emergence, was initially viewed as a positive, beneficial force that would interconnect cultures, goods, and peoples. Though many globalists see globalization as positive, in recent years there has been a resurgence against this transition, on both sides of the political spectrum. As stated in Chapter 76, there has been right-wing support for isolationist politics all over the globe, specifically in Hungry, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom’s response to the negative aspects of globalization was the exit from the European Union so that it would have greater sovereignty over its exported goods and immigration. Yet, as also stated in Chapter 76, these isolationist policies are a reflection of the need for security over culture and jobs that globalism threatens. This is seen also with the Zapatistas who occupy parts of southern Mexico in order to secure their corn farming communities from cheaper markets. Though these groups are extremely different on the political spectrum and in their responses to the negatives of globalization, they are driven by the same motives. People crave a stable livelihood and stability within their jobs and families. Globalization creates an environment where jobs can be relocated at any time to cheaper labor markets. It also exploits people of lower socioeconomic classes. These negative aspects have driven opposition from both the left and right sides of the political sphere. There is never bipartisanship in politics anymore, so this phenomenon truly shows that the system is broken.