GLOBALIZATION TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL CHANGE
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By Otis Duffus
By Otis Duffus
The fact that globalization is part of the problem in driving contemporary world crises means it must also be a fundamental part of the solution. Our challenge is to identify ways to use the technologies and networks that can be leveraged through globalization to benefit all people, but more so the neediest of people, such as refugees, immigrants, and people that are lock up throughout the world. We need to use the process of globalization to provide opportunities and second chances to the downtrodden and those who are caught up in the mayhem of the world, and by doing this we will be making our world a better place for us all.
Can you imagine living like this?
The few times the power went away in New York City, everyone was going crazy. No one should be living like this. Leaders, please fix these problems.
We are all humans!!
The leaders of the world need to remember that we are all made the same way, and we only have one life!!!
Why can't we as a people start to see each other as humans and not members of ethnic groups? These images before us present grim realities that are very difficult to imagine. People are going through these horrible situations, which they didn't cause by themselves. Even if that were the case, they don't need to be put through these kinds of living conditions, because they are humans, and that's a perfect reason why it's not right to put them or anyone through this. Mother nature is even reflecting the harshness of these conditions; with the somberness of the people reflected in the dark sky, those conditions look so heartbreaking that I can't say it enough: It is not right for people to be treated this way. These displaced people seem to be always moving, but not in the right direction. It seems they are moving nowhere; these living conditions don't look right for animals, or for human habitation. To show the scale of this problem, here is a link to an article from The New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/world/europe/a-mass-migration-crisis-and-it-may-yet-get-worse.html
The world is being globalized so rapidly, that in return the forces of power and greed are forgetting the people who inhabit the world from a humanistic perspective. For that reason I think the powers that be need to take a step back as far as economics and profits are concerned, and put the focus on globalization for a while, and on the betterment of the human race, especially the ones who are in these crises.,As stated by the Migration Policy Institute, "Global mass displacement reached a record high of 65.3 million people by the end of 2015, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Approximately 21.3 million of these individuals were refugees, 40.8 million were internally displaced persons (IDPs), and 3.2 million were asylum seekers. The ongoing civil war in Syria alone has led 4.9 million Syrians to seek refuge in neighboring countries, most notably Turkey and Lebanon, and caused 6.6 million to be internally displaced."These powers need to see the needs of these humans, from an internal perspective, which I think may help to allow them to adopt the view that they are also human and we all deserve the same treatment no matter where we are from. We as people are so capable of creating and inventing things and methods. Why can't we just put this kind of effort for a little while on fixing these man-made problems, like wars, which these humans are suffering through? If the world is in chaos, the method of globalization in turn will not be beneficial to anyone. Why not take a look at these crises and try to put more focus on people for the world's benefit?
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/world/europe/a-mass-migration-crisis-and-it-may-yet-get-worse.html
The world is being globalized so rapidly, that in return the forces of power and greed are forgetting the people who inhabit the world from a humanistic perspective. For that reason I think the powers that be need to take a step back as far as economics and profits are concerned, and put the focus on globalization for a while, and on the betterment of the human race, especially the ones who are in these crises.,As stated by the Migration Policy Institute, "Global mass displacement reached a record high of 65.3 million people by the end of 2015, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Approximately 21.3 million of these individuals were refugees, 40.8 million were internally displaced persons (IDPs), and 3.2 million were asylum seekers. The ongoing civil war in Syria alone has led 4.9 million Syrians to seek refuge in neighboring countries, most notably Turkey and Lebanon, and caused 6.6 million to be internally displaced."These powers need to see the needs of these humans, from an internal perspective, which I think may help to allow them to adopt the view that they are also human and we all deserve the same treatment no matter where we are from. We as people are so capable of creating and inventing things and methods. Why can't we just put this kind of effort for a little while on fixing these man-made problems, like wars, which these humans are suffering through? If the world is in chaos, the method of globalization in turn will not be beneficial to anyone. Why not take a look at these crises and try to put more focus on people for the world's benefit?
It is inevitable that we are all going to die at some point or another, but this is not the way to allow people to die, by bringing them through these conditions at any point in their lives, through no fault of their own. These wars that are being created by these governments really do not have humans in mind when they are being planned; hence, these migration problems. All that the decision makers have to do is take a look at themselves and remember that they are also humans, and not invincible, which may help them to make better decisions with people's lives. We humans only get one chance at life no matter how rich are poor we are, and that's the honest truth. The fact that this is the case for all of us humans leads me to think it is only right to give people more opportunities and second chances to correct any misfortune, mistakes or missed opportunities that may have occurred at some point in life because none of us are born perfect. For this reason, it is very important that we as a people see the need to give opportunities and second chances to people who really need it. So many people are changing these major problems, which are causing massive migration problems all over the world, and for the most part these people are not getting the support they need. All we have to do is take a look at our ourselves and visualize ourselves in the same situation and imagine it is us or our families, and what we would do then. This process of reflection may allow us a chance to see the need to help our fellow human beings survive, with just a simple opportunity. I think it is only right to open our hearts to the ones who are in need of these opportunities, because it is the right thing to do. Below is a link to maps and charts of some of the migratory patterns of these displaced people taking place around the world :
https://www.vox.com/world/2017/1/30/14432500/refugee-crisis-trump-muslim-ban-maps-charts
https://www.vox.com/world/2017/1/30/14432500/refugee-crisis-trump-muslim-ban-maps-charts
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Thishttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/president-obamas-historic-prison-visit-32503409
This is an image that will stand out in my mind for a very long time because of the steps this great man of great power made to show that the people in prison are still human, and should be treated as such, by making a visit there. However, because this action was taken by the president, it gives us a reason to reflect on how fortunate we, who are the ones out in the world, are. This is a prime example why we as a people need to see each other as humans, and not as objects. The other reason why this image will also stay in my mind is the fact that it is mostly minorities who are in this picture. All over the world it seems that this same under-served group of people is always in these places, like prisons. Which is clearly stated by Splawn that the"Statistics from Generation Opportunity shows that America has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 5% of the world's population and 25% of its prisoners. Nearly 2½ million Americans are in prison. Over 65 million people, or 20% of the country, have criminal records and 40% of our country's prisoners are African-Americans, who only make up 13% of the general population."I know that it may be their actions or choices that sometimes gets them into these problems, but it could also be because of their lack of opportunities, which can exacerbate some of the issues these minorities,more so,blacks are facing. I hope this action taken by President Obama will help us to see the need to give second chances because they really matter. I know that not all people in prison will get a second chance, which I understand, because sometimes our actions will lead us in a direction we can't come back from. For example, if you maliciously take an innocent person's life, it may cost you a second chance. However, the people who made choices that weren't beneficial to them or society, but express a desire to correct their wrongs and pay for their actions should get the opportunity to do so, and deserve second chances. What I mean by that is most people go to prison for their choices, but if they have already served their time for their mistake, why still punish them for it when they come out of prison? Furthermore, most people come out of prison with a stigma already on their back, by just entering prison, and that is difficult enough, but when they already serve their time, why is it they have to struggle when released? For example, they have a hard time finding or getting a job to support themselves or their families and they can't make enough to make ends meet; hence, they end up going back to what landed them in prison in the first place. This light, which was brought to these people's lives was the right move on the president's part, because it will allow for better treatment of these people when they come out from these prisons. If we as society start showing that we are all humans no matter what our struggles are, I think it will start to make things much better for people who are coming out of prison and for all of us, because it will help create better relationships with families, and allow for a better shot at life a second time around. If we sometimes seek opportunities to talk to these people we can get a chance to hear their stories, and this will let us all see that we could end up in prison just like them. This move by the president was commendable on his part, because he brought light to something that needed attention. Here is a link to this story:
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/19/president-obama-grants-153-commutations-and-78-pardons-individuals-deserving-second
This is an image that will stand out in my mind for a very long time because of the steps this great man of great power made to show that the people in prison are still human, and should be treated as such, by making a visit there. However, because this action was taken by the president, it gives us a reason to reflect on how fortunate we, who are the ones out in the world, are. This is a prime example why we as a people need to see each other as humans, and not as objects. The other reason why this image will also stay in my mind is the fact that it is mostly minorities who are in this picture. All over the world it seems that this same under-served group of people is always in these places, like prisons. Which is clearly stated by Splawn that the"Statistics from Generation Opportunity shows that America has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 5% of the world's population and 25% of its prisoners. Nearly 2½ million Americans are in prison. Over 65 million people, or 20% of the country, have criminal records and 40% of our country's prisoners are African-Americans, who only make up 13% of the general population."I know that it may be their actions or choices that sometimes gets them into these problems, but it could also be because of their lack of opportunities, which can exacerbate some of the issues these minorities,more so,blacks are facing. I hope this action taken by President Obama will help us to see the need to give second chances because they really matter. I know that not all people in prison will get a second chance, which I understand, because sometimes our actions will lead us in a direction we can't come back from. For example, if you maliciously take an innocent person's life, it may cost you a second chance. However, the people who made choices that weren't beneficial to them or society, but express a desire to correct their wrongs and pay for their actions should get the opportunity to do so, and deserve second chances. What I mean by that is most people go to prison for their choices, but if they have already served their time for their mistake, why still punish them for it when they come out of prison? Furthermore, most people come out of prison with a stigma already on their back, by just entering prison, and that is difficult enough, but when they already serve their time, why is it they have to struggle when released? For example, they have a hard time finding or getting a job to support themselves or their families and they can't make enough to make ends meet; hence, they end up going back to what landed them in prison in the first place. This light, which was brought to these people's lives was the right move on the president's part, because it will allow for better treatment of these people when they come out from these prisons. If we as society start showing that we are all humans no matter what our struggles are, I think it will start to make things much better for people who are coming out of prison and for all of us, because it will help create better relationships with families, and allow for a better shot at life a second time around. If we sometimes seek opportunities to talk to these people we can get a chance to hear their stories, and this will let us all see that we could end up in prison just like them. This move by the president was commendable on his part, because he brought light to something that needed attention. Here is a link to this story:
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/19/president-obama-grants-153-commutations-and-78-pardons-individuals-deserving-second
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Why is it that so many people have a problem with immigrants, when they built this country?"In 2015, 29 percent (11.1 million) of the 37.7 million immigrants ages 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 31 percent of native-born adults. Notably, the share of college-educated immigrants was much higher—48 percent—among those who entered the country between 2011 and 2015. At the other end of the educational spectrum, 29 percent of immigrants lacked a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, compared to 9 percent of their U.S.-born counterparts."
Everyone in this country had to come from somewhere, so why is it that some people have a problem with some immigrants, and not for others? We as a people need to put more focus on the fact that, again, we are all going to die at some point or another and leave this place called Earth. We can't take our material gains with us, no matter how rich we are. If we can't take anything with us that we accomplish materially why can't we start seeing people as human? This is the question that I want to ask, why is it that we have a restriction on the movement of people in the first place? Wasn't it because of free movement, that people accomplished so much? We should have a world without borders, and this in turn will allow humans a chance to explore without bias or prejudice of each other. When restriction is put on any situation, it always causes problems, because it is in human nature to survive at any cost, hence the problems of immigration. If there weren't so many different minds in this country it wouldn't be such a great place to live, because this camaraderie fuels the minds of people and allows them to see different aspects of beliefs and cultures, without leaving this place, which makes America great. Imagine if the government was denying all people the option of coming to America. Would America be this great? I don't think so, because not everyone is going to be lucky enough to get rich like the ones that are denying the poor from entering, which may give them a chance to survive. The kind of work that most immigrants do, not all people are capable of doing, or just don't want to do, like being a janitor, or cleaning someones deification who can't do it for themselves. We are all just looking for temporary opportunities for ourselves and our families during the short time we are on this Earth. Why not allow immigrants this same opportunity? People for some reason only think of themselves, and that's a shame, because, once most are secure with a job they forget about the struggle of others. For example, when confronted with the problem of immigration, some people act as if it is the end of the world, even though it has nothing to do with them. They may have been born here, but what if their parents, or their parents' parents were treated this way? They would not be able to say that they were born here. They would not have to option to not think of others. We all are just here to find a suitable place to start life with a family and are trying make things better for ourselves and our loved ones. Why do people see the need to tear families apart? No one on the face of the Earth is perfect, so we all are going to mess up at some point are another. Once again, just look at things from a humanistic perspective, would anyone that created a family want them to be snatched away from them? I don't think so, not even in death, so imagine that happening to you family alive and well. These leaders need to see that we all are just looking for the best chance at life until we leave earth, so why not see it as such, because we all need family, no matter where we're from, and how rich or poor we are. For this reason, I think immigration issues should not be the cause to break people's families apart, because it doesn't make things better for this country. We the people of this world need to remember that we all only have one chance at life, so why not allow us all the best possible shot at it, by making immigration more about families and not about separation of families. Here is a live link to what it is like to be an immigrant here, in America: http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/29/opinions/fitzgerald-walls-not-answer-immigration/index.html |
Work Cited:
Splawn, Jelani. “Why We Should Be Giving Inmates A Second Chance.” The Odyssey Online, 30 Aug. 2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/change-of-heart-giving-inmates-second-chance.
Zong, Jie, and Jeanne Batalova. “Refugees and Asylees in the United States.”Migrationpolicy.org, 28 Sept. 2017, www.migrationpolicy.org/article/refugees-and-asylees-united-states?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs4ziqaGP2AIVDYhpCh3JLwh7EAAYASAAEgIvovD_BwE.
Zong, Jie, and Jeanne Batalova. “Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States.” Migrationpolicy.org, 6 Apr. 2017, www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIseOluaqP2AIVFrjACh1ZOA8bEAAYASAAEgIsO_D_BwE.
Splawn, Jelani. “Why We Should Be Giving Inmates A Second Chance.” The Odyssey Online, 30 Aug. 2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/change-of-heart-giving-inmates-second-chance.
Zong, Jie, and Jeanne Batalova. “Refugees and Asylees in the United States.”Migrationpolicy.org, 28 Sept. 2017, www.migrationpolicy.org/article/refugees-and-asylees-united-states?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs4ziqaGP2AIVDYhpCh3JLwh7EAAYASAAEgIvovD_BwE.
Zong, Jie, and Jeanne Batalova. “Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States.” Migrationpolicy.org, 6 Apr. 2017, www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIseOluaqP2AIVFrjACh1ZOA8bEAAYASAAEgIsO_D_BwE.