Question: Personal Experience of Globalization
This activity will enable you to
• Provide a variety of perspectives on the different dimensions and complexity of globalization.
Before beginning the discussion, please read:
• Report on Main features and experiences of globalization.
View the following video:
• Globalization or Americanization [Video, 52:48 min]
Then, answer the following questions:
1) What does the story of Nike teach us about global commodity chains, and who benefits the most from such chains?
2) Provide another example besides Nike about the exploitation of cheap labor and resources in Third World countries by multinational corporations.