Chpt 59, Globalization is Over, & NPR article

Chapter 59:

    In Chapter 59 of The Globalization Reader, I learned how globalization has shaped many cultures and lifestyles in India's IT manufacturing. The author argues that expertise in the technology field doesn't guarantee success. Employees in the company need to create an international professional identity to thrive in their future careers. Radhakrishnan suggests absorbing Western cultural norms to better understand the global corporate world. A few examples of this are learning to speak fluent English, adapting to the culture's dress code, and demonstrating the communication styles. 

    I realized that those employees have had to constantly balance maintaining their Indian identification and learning and recognizing the global identity. This almost creates a 'dual identity' that I never realized could exist. I also learned that companies tend to encourage diversity amongst employees from other cultural backgrounds. This might put employees under a lot of pressure to change their identity and how they present themselves to succeed within the company. 

Globalization is Over:

    Globalization is Over, written by David Brooks, discusses how global peace and alliances are beginning to disappear due to the rise in conflicts between countries and cultures. Globalization, in my eyes, should be bringing citizens together through economics and technology, not creating conflict with one another. I learned that the rise of nationalism and tensions in politics have created big tension between countries. A great example of this is the current war of Russia invading Ukraine, as it shows how globalization has come to a near halt. I've definitely increased my understanding of how globalization works in the present day, and how countries' priorities and their own interests have changed over time with global connections. 

NPR Article: 

    This article talks about how music reaching global audiences became a huge deal in the 2010s. Artists from different countries began going on world tours instead of just national ones. This allows artists to bring their musical genres to regions that might not know much about the style around the world. While reading, I also noticed that social media and online streaming platforms made it easier for people to discover different types of music. Certain artists, such as BTS and Bad Bunny, have become very popular around the world, not just within their country's culture. I've learned that globalization has heavily impacted the music industry and has allowed more people to connect through different artists and genres.