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All the products that surround the American person are most likely labeled “Made in China.” Globalization, which is defined as the process in which businesses or organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, is to thank for this. Though all of the products we enjoy today are magnificent, some come at a cost. The price we purchase goods at might be rather low, but the price the world is paying for globalization is immeasurable. Globalization is…

At least half of the global population live in poverty with half of this population living in complete destitution, living on a dollar a day and at risk of death by starvation or disease. One billion people live without access to safe drinking water and two billion people live with no sanitation. (Ukpere, 2014) Global poverty is an increasing problem in the world and the goal of ending poverty is elusive. Solutions to poverty cannot be based exclusively on economic policies as there are both…

The Climate Cost of India’s Population Boom With the second largest population in the world, the country of India, located in South Asia continues to grow rapidly. While being a relatively new democracy, gaining independence shortly after World War two, India has visions of International success. While being somewhat limited in the natural resources the country possesses, the population boom in India is putting stress on its own country and climate. With the climate issues faced by Indian…

without favoring or blocking particular products or websites (Snyder). Recently Indian publishers decided to remove their services from the Internet.org. app claiming it violates the fundamental concepts of net neutrality. The app offers users in emerging countries entrance to a select group of services such as Facebook, news sites, and health information, all without paying any data charges. Protesters complain that giving away some services and not the entire internet is not fair to services…

Introduction The world has become a better place than it used to be. Individuals are healthier, live longer, and wealthier, yet the escape from poverty by many has left inequality gaps between nations and individuals. In the book The Great Escape, Angus Deaton, who is one of the leading experts on economic poverty and development, narrates an incredible story of how some parts of the world in the past experienced progress while others did not, leading to inequality in today’s world (Deaton).…

The textile industry is one that affects everybody, every day of their life. Whether you realize it or not, the steps to make the clothes you wear, requires multiple steps and multiple countries just to produce one article of clothing. In recent years, the textile industry has had some major changes involving the employment and production of fabric due to globalization and the ability to easily collaborate with other countries. The transition of the production of textiles from local businesses…

Kelsey Timmerman began his journey by traveling all over the world to find the negative impacts of globalization on developing countries and developed nations. In Kelsey Timmerman’s novel “Where Am I Wearing”, his search revealed mixed conclusions about globalization. When he met factory workers in China, Cambodia, and Bangladesh, he saw the positive impact of globalization in that more people had better opportunities and were coming out of poverty. However, they still worked in terrible…

Mary Anne Radmacher always says,“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow (Radmacher).” In the book Sold by Patricia McCormick, Lakshmi grew up in a small village in Nepal where her family relied on crops. Lakshmi had to take a job in the city to support family. Lakshmi was sold into prostitution. Mumtaz, the cruel woman who runs the brothel, puts the prostitutes in horrific living conditions.Through perseverance…

influenced than ever by the powerful in Silicon Valley. There is no good answer on an effective and fair method to keep the internet regulated and safe, the line between ethics and safety will always get in the way of progression. Inevitably, the emerging technologies of the future will redefine our understanding of the line between ethics and safety. Society will always…

Population Growth Population growth rate on Earth is increasing exponentially; in fact, it is believed that the population will increase to more than 9 billion people by the middle of the century (United States Census Bureau, 2016). This is an unimaginable increase from the two and a half billion souls Earth had just in 1950 alone (Population Institute, 2016). The impact has raised serious concerns for the planet and it sustainability. The population increases in both developed countries and…