Ch 70, 76, 77 + Long Journey

 In Ch 70, we see one of the more positive outlooks on globalization in the class so far, and talks about the strength in reaching beyond country borders and broadening our horizons about the world. Allowing communication between countries brings support to areas in need and helps problems be given important spotlight across the world. This was a nice chapter to read after learning about all the ways globalization causes harm, and this reasoning is what I originally thought of when I thought of globalization.

In Ch 76, it talks about the draw of nationalism instead of globalization. Multiple movements across the globe are based off of the idea of nationalism. People turn to this during uncertain times, because it gives them a sense of familiarity and security. While I personally do not agree with a lot of nationalistic viewpoints, I understand where it comes from, but I hope in the future people realize there can be a good mix between both nationalism and globalization. Even though we've seen the harm of globalization, there are still many benefits like cross-communication and sharing between cultures and people.

In Ch 77, there is a very negative opinion of globalization. The average person feels like they don't get the benefits that the few people with power get from globalization, only getting the negative effects that come along with it. They are getting left behind and start to become angry at those that get these benefits. I also feel this way sometimes, as living in a middle class family in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvannia, I'm getting affected by politicans with anger problems starting wars and making life more expensive while both me and others are just trying to get by. It doesn't feel fair, and it isn't. I don't think cutting everyone off and becoming a closed off country is the answer either, but I wish those in charge of globalization actually had the best intrests of the people below them in mind.

The Long Journey looks at Mexico and how the author (Subcomadante Marcos), sees the levels in the social hierarchy. Those on the highest level do not care for the intrests of those on the lowest levels. Those on the lowest levels have been left behind from globalization, hurting the poor farmers by bringing in large company competition. Unfortunately, this isn't only in Mexico. We see it all around the world, which is something that makes me angry just thinking about it. People deserve to be seen and valued, no matter what their socioeconomic status is.