Globalization

Globalization, globalization, globalization. Sometimes thats all we hear in the media these days. The text book definition of globalization is to bring to another part of the world; to make global. If you think about that for a second you can easily see how this is in our everyday lives. For instance, branding plays a part in this too, such as McDonalds, Disney, and Nike are all represented world wide, these companies have become a product of globalization. It's not only products that can become global, some services can also become global, like T mobile customer service centers. Within the last decade the US had figured out that by outsourcing jobs to other countries will allow them to save money because they can pay them less than they could legally in the states. This alone brings problems to Americans, many lost their jobs when big companies started outsourcing. While outsourcing isn't all bad, it does offer opportunities for people living in less developed countries. And to take it to another level, it helps bring communities together even when there are thousands of miles between them. It allows us to learn more about cultures that we otherwise wouldn't have a clue about. Through globalization it allows us to be closer to everything. Just think how far we have come? Think back before the Internet, before every phone service offered international calling. If you can't see the difference from then to now...I need to talk to you about that rock you've been living under.