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 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

View the following video:

• Globalization or Americanization (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [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.