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Globalization and Exploitation in the Name of Free Trade, 2008.
This paper presents the argument that globalization is exploitation in the
name of free trade.
3,072 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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By examining information pertaining to recent economic history and policies, this paper analyzes economic globalization and the dangers of exploitation it imposes . The paper illustrates how the increasing acceleration and intensity of economic globalization in recent years has already inflicted destructive economic, political, social and cultural consequences upon millions of people around the world. The paper argues that the ultimate result of globalization will be an entrenched global economy that further empowers and enriches the interconnected economic and political establishment in every country and further impoverishes the powerless and the poor.
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"The ongoing pattern of economic globalization first emerged in the early 1970s, although its origins lie in the Bretton Woods Agreement of 1944 and the immediate post-World War II era. For more than two decades, roughly between 1945 and 1970, the combined effects of a global marketplace and the welfare state produced a golden economic era for people in almost every socioeconomic bracket in North America and Western Europe. (IMF)
"For awhile, income inequality declined and most people saw their standards of living improve as a consequence of economic growth, moderately progressive income taxes, and the expansion of income transfer programs. People living in the United States and Western Europe benefited the most from prevailing economic and trade policies, but even in the developing world, poverty and unemployment declined in the early years of globalization."
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Global Sex Trade, 2006.
This paper examines the magnitude of the growing global sex trade problem, in which more than one million children under the age of 16 are reported to be working as child prostitutes in brothels throughout Asia alone.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The writer of this paper analyzes the growing problem of the sex trade industry in America as well as around the world. This paper details the sex trade problem in Asia in which over one million girls are reported to be working working as child prostitutes in brothels. The problem, however, is not confined to Asia alone but is manifested in a flourishing global sex trade or trafficking of children from one country to another and within national borders for the purposes of sexual exploitation. This paper discusses the illegal activity that takes place by international crime rings taking women and children captive with the aim of selling them as sex slaves. The writer also discusses the large amounts of money that are generated in the illegal sex trade industry. The trafficking of humans has grown so large in proportion that it is projected to be the world's most lucrative illegal activity with profits topping $7 billion annually. This paper delves into the criminal nature of the global sex trade in children that is further accentuated by the fact that most of these children are from underdeveloped countries and/or the poorer sections of society.
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"Girl children are particularly vulnerable because they are forced to have repeated sex before their bodies have been prepared for it by nature. This results in physiological problems such as the tearing of flesh, which then becomes a breeding ground for sexually transmitted diseases. These unfortunate children are also exposed to the danger of AIDS that may end up endangering their very lives. Indeed, as Poulin and O'Grady point out, HIV is rampant among prostitutes all over the world. The female gender, as already observed, is particularly vulnerable, and this vulnerability only increases considering that, the global sex trade is more skewed towards the abducting of women. So much so, that Poulin terms it as feminization of migration, although he uses the term to signify the illegal trafficking of women for purposes of labor and sexual exploitation."
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Free Trade vs. Managed Trade, 2002.
A comparison of free trade to managed trade in today's global economy.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper compares the values of free trade to managed trade. It begins by defining trade and identifying the ideal trade. The paper argues that free trade is the best policy to increase prosperity and equality in a capitalist society. It describes managed trade as the current situation, as tariffs and trade policy try to create fair grounds for commerce between two nations, as seen through the example of Japan and the United States. The writer states that protectionist policies, as used in managed trade, have been the anthem of the past and have led to war and conflict.
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"Trade is the exchange of goods and services between two countries. In order for trade to be successful, both sides must perceive that they benefit from the exchange, or the trade will not take place. In a perfect world, both parties go away from the trade happy that they have ridded themselves of something of which they have surplus, and gained something of value to them. However, in the real world, this does not happen all of the time and one party or the other walks away feeling ?cheated.?
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Free Trade/ Fair Trade, 2007.
An argumentative essay on the benefits of fair trade over free trade.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The paper describes how those that promote free trade claim that overall production and profit is the highest good, and define efficiency and success as the ability to produce great quantities and great profit with a business. Those in support of fair trade, however, point out that productivity itself is not a good, but is only useful inasmuch as it improves the lives of the mass of people. The paper examines whether
countries should be allowed to protect their industries with tariffs or control them with regulations, despite the concerns or desires of other countries.
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"Of these two arguments, Morris' is by far the most convincing, in part because he is far more holistic in his analysis of the situation. Irwin focuses primarily on the over-all financial gains for nations, but does not specify who those gains go to. Though he seems to believe that an overall per capita increase in national product will raise national standards of living, he seldom produces evidence to this effect and does not take into consideration that what may be true for one nation, such as Japan, would not be true for another nation which was emerging from a long history of serious economic depression (such as former colonies). Moreover, he seems to confuse personal well being with the well being of the international money market."
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The World Trade Organization And Trade Policies, 2002.
Examines the effects of the WTO on government trade policies in many countries such as China.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 37.95
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The World Trade Organization has an effect on developing governmental policies concerning trade in many countries such as China.
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Trade Spaces in "Trading Spaces", 2002.
A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 63.95
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The textual analysis of the TV series "Trading Spaces" explores the possibility of interchanging gender roles in this home improvement showcase. A strong case is built on the unchanging male hegemony. However, the paper shows that the series does focus, in a particular way, on issues of gender and power, and especially on the supposedly changing nature of masculinity. Provides limitless examples from the show to exemplify gendered television.
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"Since its launch in September 2000 as a late-afternoon show, Trading Spaces has regularly scored a 2 or 3 household rating in its universe in prime time, according to Neilson Media Research data, peaking one Saturday evening in April at a 3:2 for an episode featuring the Dixie Chicks. With that all-time household record for TLC, Trading Spaces also beat out all broadcast networks in delivery of adults 18-49 that night (the network regularly ranks in the top 10 of all cable networks in delivery of adults 18-49 and adults 25-54). By the conclusion of its third season, Trading Spaces will have taped 65 new episodes compared to last season?s 40, and can be seen in 70 million homes in America, and internationally in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Foege)."
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NAFTA: Economic Exploitation, 2008.
An argument that the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) enables economic exploitation through its free trade policies.
1,232 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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The paper explores the controversy over whether NAFTA has had a negative economic impact on Canada, the United States and Mexico. The paper examines the position of those who support this agreement but argues in favor of critics that have blamed NAFTA for job losses, domestic industrial production declines, agriculture market instability and numerous related economic problems such as the outflow of professionals from Canada and Mexico to the United States. The paper strongly believes that NAFTA has had a negative impact on most North Americans and has benefited only the wealthy and the business elite.
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"The past thirteen years have demonstrated that the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has generated endless debate over whether NAFTA has had a negative impact on Canada, the United States, and Mexico in terms of jobs, the environment, industry, agriculture, and investments. Many critics justifiably blame NAFTA for this wide range of interrelated problems across North America, for it has inflicted economic, political, social, and cultural harm throughout the entire continent since its passage in 1994."
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The Positive and Negative Aspects of Globalization, 2005.
A discussion on the positive and negative aspects of globalization and their impact on the global community.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses globalization as a process that increases tge integration of economies of countries through trade and financial flows and that involves the movement of people and knowledge across borders. The paper maintains that some of the aspects of globalization are good and some are bad. The paper then relates that some of the positive aspects are the spread of culture and ideas, the break down of the language barriers, and the reduced risk of armed conflict. In contrast, some negative aspects of globalization are the exploitation of labor, eroding and corruption of local governments and the destruction of the environment. The paper concludes that it is too early to judge the outcome of Globalization. When developing nations reach the level the U.S is at right now we will hopefully all benefit from the process of globalization
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"The spreading of cultures and ideas are positive aspects of Globalization. The spread of culture will allow nations to understand each other better .This will then lead to a reduction in cultural conflicts Culture is spread though food, music, movies and other mediums. Because the United States is such a driving force behind globalization, it is spreading its culture through almost every medium possible. The songs and movies produced in the United States are often reflective of U.S and western Culture. Therefore, they help spread the ideal and values of Capitalism and Democracy."
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Globalization, 2005.
A discussion on female exploitation due to globalization.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 16.95
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This paper discusses how global development and the modernization process are inherently sexist. It examines the areas of religion, culture, the economy and politics to explain how globalization has contributed to problems of exploitation faced by women.
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"Whenever there is growth whether it is in a person a community or a system there are usually growth pains, problems that need to be sorted out or values that need to be re-evaluated. The process of global development is one of these instances of ..."
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Globalization and National Governance, 2002.
The paper explores the question whether globalization brings positive change or whether it describes the organized attempt to exploit the poor and the less fortunate citizens of the world for the benefit of the rich.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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The paper discusses the arguments for and against globalization. It shows that opponents for globalization are not against globalization itself - rather, the opposition is against threats to the environment, degradation of the poor and other ills that globalization may bring. It shows on the other hand activists for globalization who cite that globalization is necessary to push developing countries into the 21st century; offering much needed jobs and economic stimulation. The paper discusses how the case for global governance remains split between those who do not want to relinquish their constitutional rights and those who believe that global governance is necessary in this day and age.
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"At an Economic Forum in Australia in 2000 Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and multi millionaire expressed his agreement with globalisation. Mr. Gates points out that living standards have gone up and poorer countries are now able to buy the necessities such as medicine. Mr. Gates also adds that if globalisation is hindered the biggest losers will be the deprived citizens of the world. Even though Mr. Gates offers no qualifying data to support his opinion, the International Monetary Fund reported that social standards around the world has increased as United Nations Human Development Indicators divulge."
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper discuses globalization as neo-colonialism or as a politically correct term for imperialism.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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This paper explains that colonialism had to end because it was too openly exploitative; globalization emerged as a means to achieve what imperialism had done, but in a politically correct and legitimate manner, such as through GATT and WTO. The author points out that globalization has led to Southern financial dependence on the North by indebtedness to Western/Northern international banks, a situation of unfair competition, increased poverty, and greater debt; the gap between the two has increased tremendously. This paper states that southern countries ultimately participated in their own oppression by signing trade treaties and participating in the creation of the WTO; Third World countries must find the means to regain sovereignty or rebel against their political economic oppression.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Defining Globalization
The Myths of Colonialism and Globalization
Multinational Corporations as Engines of Globalization/Imperialism
Conclusion
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"Far from being motivating by concern for the welfare of the South or out of a moral sense of responsibility, both Marx and Lenin present imperialism as having been the natural outcome of capitalism. Through a review of their argument, it will be seen that despite the tendency to one-sided views of capitalism as the greatest evil, they do provide a framework for understanding globalization as another natural outcome of capitalism, or a veiled form of imperialism.organizations, the emergence of the transnational corporations, and multilateral, regional and international trade treaties. In Samir Amin's opinion, globalization was the internationalization of the capitalist economic system. It is characterized by the increasing power of global financial institutions, intensified trade, political economic treaties, the international flow of finance capital, and the multinational firm, all of which have severely influenced the political economy of the Third World."
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Islam and Globalization, 2005.
A look at the potential effect Islam can have have on globalization.
1,243 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper examines how historians and researchers have found that globalization has many different effects on Islam and how Islam in turn could potentially have many positive effects on globalization. It discusses how globalization of democracy could have a positive effect on fair representation in Islamic nations and how with fair representation on a political scale, the West could better understand the ideals of Islam which the West now consider negative. It also contends that the Islamic faith addresses concepts of peace, equality and human rights which need to be considered during the process of globalization which is now currently focused on economic and technological factors. With the inclusion of the components of Islam in the process of globalization, world wide communities could benefit from globalization instead of feeling a negative or exploitative impact.
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"The ideals of globalization are also predominantly those of the West, Western faiths and Western technology and in many ways, the latest trend of technology that of genetic engineering leads people of Islamic faith from the East to wonder what Western elements of genetic engineering will be promoted and which elements will be ignored? While much of globalization is focused on the technological advances which occur, there are also other factors of globalization to consider, namely: globalization of the human condition; of civil society and multinational corporations; of governance; and of expansion of time and its elimination of space; all concerns to the future of Islam (Inayatullah, 2002)."
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Defining Globalization, 2005.
Examines challenges in defining the concept of globalization and its underlying assumptions.
3,084 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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This paper argues that globalization is neo-colonialism or a politically correct term for imperialism. The institutions of globalization and its engines, MNCs, and international financial institutes, do promote the oppression and exploitation of the South by the North. However, the paper argues that these countries ultimately participated in their own oppression. They signed the trade treaties, and they participated in the creation of the WTO. To be realistic, it is important to realize that globalization, at least for now, is here to stay. The paper shows, therefore, that it is up to the Third World countries to find the ways and means by which to regain sovereignty or to rebel against their political economic oppression.
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"Even though the exploitative nature of MNC operations appears quite clear, not all political economists accept that MNCs do have such power and authority over host economies so as to function as engines of neo-imperialism. Robert Gilpin, for example, argues the issue of MNCs from a statist point of view, claiming that while they may be extremely powerful, they are ultimately less powerful than political systems. In fact, Gilpin states that multinational corporations are shaped by, and do not shape, state politics. This may have been true for a limited time in the sense that it was the political and economic climate of certain countries that gave birth to multinational corporations but, with the growing economic power of MNCs, the relationship changed. It is inarguable that MNCs abuse host economies and exploit the local people and natural resources due to the fact that they have become more powerful than many of the countries they operate in."
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper discusses the negative effects of globalization on third-world countries, especially in the rainforests of South America.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that, although it could be easily assumed that globalization is apt to benefit the poor developing countries in a positive manner, the facts state differently because of the negative impact upon these regions. The author points out that the economic exploitation of poorer countries by the world's industrialized nations underlines much of the over-exploitation of tropical ecosystems by populations left without land or employment. The paper relates that the five countries of the largest rainforest areas are among the most heavily indebted countries in the world, putting them under extreme pressure to harvest their rainforests for debt repayment.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Customs, Economies, Political Policy, Trade Interactions and Other Factors
Outcomes Discussed
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"Child labor, forced labor and discrimination are those needing elimination. Barriers to the individuals of developing countries are factors of low educational attainment and low level of skills. The wage differentials between workers who are skilled and/or educated and workers who are not skilled and/or educated are growing larger. The overall lack of technical skills and information technology skills is specifically noted as a factor in developing countries. Trade liberalization and other economic reform programmes tend to be sensitive to their likely social impact. Specifically mentioned were the price changes on the poor, of the possible destruction of markets important to poor producers."
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