Chapters 70, 76,77, & "Long Journey from Despair to Hope"

Chpt 70: In chapter 70 of The Globalization Reader, the author, Peter Evans, talks about how globalization is formed. It's not driven by powerful corporations, but rather challenged through social movements, allowing people to connect across countries. The groups worked together to combat issues, such as environmental issues, labor exploitation, and inequality. This chapter has definitely helped me better understand how nationalism has formed and why it continues to grow. The world around us has become so globalized in the last few decades. I see great value in global cooperation and why people need to recognize its identity. I also began to understand the connections within nationalism and that not everyone will benefit equally from globalization. 

Chpt 76: Author Jonathan Haidt argues that nationalism has often become more tempting compared to globalism. This is due to nationalism providing people with a sense of identity and unity. This can be crucial to certain groups during times of uncertainty. Globalism has its pros, such as promoting openness and interconnectedness. However, sometimes people can feel disconnected from their everyday lifestyle. Allowing nationalism to be more emotionally powerful for groups of people. The reading has helped me better understand why nationalism has continued to gain value among citizens. I now know that more aware people feel more secure identifying their nation through nationalism compared to globalism. 

Chpt 77: Throughout this chapter, Mishra, the author, explains that globalization has not only spread to a well-developed economic standard, but has brought some severe frustration in the modern age. More citizens feel excluded from its benefits and have experienced a lack of opportunity. As globalization aims to bring the world together, it continues to spread negative emotions that can lead to conflicts between other countries. Mishra wrote about people feeling left behind or powerless, contributing to widespread dissatisfaction. This chapter has helped me better understand the negative impacts of globalization on certain communities. It's important to give people opportunities and not ignore the issue itself. Continuing frustration will lead to more conflicts. The readings have changed my perspective on globalization and how negatively it can be. 

Long Journey from Despair to Hope: In "The Long Journey from Despair to Hope" readings, the author taught readers about basic real-life inequalities and social hierarchy in Mexico. The author, Subcomandante Marcos, elaborated on Mexico's social levels, which include Penthouse (holds wealthy and elite), Middle (those in between), and Basement (indigenous groups). This reading showed viewers how those living on the Penthouse level do not care about those who struggle on the Basement level. I understand why those who are wealthy couldn't care less about those who are poor when they are doing so well economically. However, I think it's important to consider giving back to the poor because they are treated unfairly. The readings made me realize how invisible certain low-level communities may feel.