Chapter 24: pgs 747-755

Finally the last element that had an effect on globalization was the environmental impact we have had on our planet. During the nineteenth century there was a huge economic growth especially with an increase in population and the demand for fusel fuel and natural gases. Because of some any advancements on technology and science we were able to grow so quickly economically. As a result there was an extreme increase in air pollution.  People then began to take action. They were joining environmentalist groups and making change because of what was happening to the planet. 

Chapter 24: pgs 740-747

Religion is another thing that was affected by globalization. As globalization increased religion became less dominate and some of it ideals are less dominate. Because of issues that arose there was a response known as fundamentalism. Fundamentalism was a religious response. The term was developed because the science that was brought into religion. The American Fundamentalist would fight for religious rights. The Muslims were shocked and appalled by our culture here in the United States. As a result Muslims began to strictly follow their religion. Those in Islam because so dedicated to their religion that they would fight to over throw any power that presented any ideas from the Western world.  “Islamic revolutionaries also took aim at hostile foreign powers.” There has also been other things besides religion that have responded because of globalization. 

Chapter 24: pgs 734-739

Another part of globalization was liberation and feminist movements. In 1968 there was a movement that was sought out to challenge communist rule in the Soviet Union and it was call “Prague Spring”.  Also another term that developed was the “third world”.  This term refers to countries that have broken free from colonial rule. Women are now stepping up and they are taking control. They are doing things that are not accepted and taking action. Woman liberation was what most did. They would stand firm on what they believed and so that they were just as good as men. This was a little easier for women in the western world to take action then it was for those who are in Africa, Asia, and in Latin America. Most women movements were about gaining rights to legally divorce and have custody of their children. One of the greatest achievements was when women’s rights were recognized at a national level. 

Chapter 24: pgs 723-734

Chapter 24 is about the increase in globalization. Since the 1990s there are been a significantly increase in the communication and globalization of people that are greatly distant. Globalization has both benefited the world economy and it has also have a slight negative affect on the world economy. Technology has really helped the global economy by allowing those in different countries communicate, and it helped each country’s economy expand. In some ways it helped create jobs for those who are in developing countries but unfortunately it has created jobs that have bad working conditions and there are young women who are used as sex workers. What I found surprising was that globalization has affected some countries negatively by worsening the gap between the poor and wealthy. I thought that I would have helped lessen the gap. “Economic globalization has generated inequalities not only at the global level and among developing countries, but also within individual nations, rich and poor alike” (pg 730). Lastly it is not surprising that people think that the United States “ an American Empire” is the face of globalization.  

Article: Putin's Challenge

What is known as the first modern genocides is the mass killing of the Circassians. Yet the Russians do not believe a genocide has happened. It seems like the Russian government wants to believe that the Circassians did not exist at all. Also the Muslims did not want to accept them even though there were involved in the history of Islam and the Circassians were proud to be Muslim. I feel like this unfair for the Circassians because they “stressed honor, hospitality, respect for elders, egalitarianism and liberty.” In which I feel like these traits are important to have no matter where you are from. Now Russia is trying to say sorry to the Circassians by rebuilding trust with them and allowing those who are still alive and survived the massacre to return to their homeland. 

Dolores Huerta

Listening to the guest speaker, Dolores Huerta, was very moving. It was inspiring to listening her and hear about her experience and what she was fighting for. I was surprised that I would agree and some of the things that she said. I found it interesting that she would work with those who were not educated and could not speak English and teach them about the rights and power that they have because they are in a union. This then brings me to the part where she talks about labor unions and how people always thing that they are bad even though labor unions were the ones that fought for the minimum wage, workers’ rights, health insurance for workers, and education. Labor unions are for the working class. I found it very important that she is informing people instead of just telling them what they should do. Lastly she made an important point that that people will not stop immigrating to the United States because people are not satisified with their government. So as a result we as a nation need to help rebuild other countries economy instead of having corporations come in and take over. 

Chapter 23

Chapter 23 was mainly about Africa and the Middle East becoming independent and no longer ruled by colonies. What really stood out to me in the reading was that it took Africa a lot longer to become independent than India. This because there was a fear and feeling of life being jeopardized if the black majority took over to rule. Also there was an extreme dependence on the white colonies that had control over Africa. Yet when Africa finally was able to try to become independent there was a group of educated middle-class civilized men who started the movement. At first they used the similar ideas that Gaudi used in order for India to become independent. Unfortunately that did not work not using violence. Another part that I found interesting was that when the colonies became independent they generally did not form a democracy as their government. Instead there were many types of governments that formed instead. Lastly in Turkey it was shocking to find out there were reforms that took place long before they did in Europe. For example woman were able to have rights and the traditions were able to change quickly and the woman were able to a little control.