Globalization

Globalization affects ours lives in many different ways. Some of the problems that globalization creates are seen and felt locally, while others are not. For example, here in the United States we have seen an increase in unemployment. It has become increasingly harder for people to find jobs. The jobs that are available usually require very little skill and also come with little pay. Working at a low paying job brings along many problems of its own including stress. People have a hard time keeping up with their lifestyle and fall deeper into poverty. The stress of not having a job or having a dead end job increases the rates in illness, suicide, divorce, and violent crimes. These effects of globalization tend to hit closer to home and have a direct impact on our lives.

Globalization also has an impact on the rest of the world. Many poor countries have to compete with stronger ones and usually end up losing. Since they are competing they will do just that, they often have to sell their products at a much lower cost just to be able to compete. The working conditions that people in poor countries face are often times terrible or unsafe. They continue working under terrible conditions because that is the best way to put a roof over their heads and food on the table.