Global-a-gogo.. a BIG No-no!

Though the notions of globalization appear to come from a place of good intentions, uniting the world together under the globalization blanket does not necessarily generate a warm and cozy sense of concord, nor does it serve to the world’s best interests. Instead, extreme amounts of pressure are placed on the individual in the Eastern countries, where they fall victim and remain in utter servitude in the thralls of a capitalistic society. Fernando Coronil's essay, "Towards a Critique of Globalcentrism" sheds light on how globalization can actually be more harmful for nations operating on a smaller socio-economic scales. He propounds, "While the increasingly unruly commodifiction of social life offers possibilities for some people, it turns the world into a risky and threatening environment for vast majorities" (362). Coronil's essay illustrates the notions of how keeping up with the West is implemented on the Eastern countries. Though this sounds as though it would prove to be beneficial for countries who need economical assistance, it is actually detrimental. Countries maintaining high labor standards, such as America are in direct competition with countries that have no labor standards whatsoever. Notions of keeping up with the "West" implemented on Eastern cultures is seemingly absurd, and undermines the promotion of any sort of equality.

Furthermore, given the state of America's rapidly declining economy,why would we want to have other countries "follow our lead" when we barely are managing to stay afloat? The irony of it all lies within America having to borrow money from China...

Seemingly, China has the last laugh in the end...But no one can hear it.

Works Cited

Coronil, Fernando. "Towards a Critique of Globalcentrism: Speculations on Capitalism's Nature." Duke University Press 12.2 (2000): 351-74. Project Muse. Web. May-June 2010.