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As the world continues to be able to reach bigger and more expansive levels of trade, growth, and the neoliberal ideal, human rights and the connections between cultures has become strained.
This week's readings focused on the implication of globalization on community practice and the reality of just how much work needs to be done and how crucial international social work really is to the overall well being of our planet and the global community.
If I were to attempt to define “globalization” before reading Weil's The Handbook of Community Practice, I would say that “globalization” is the merging of cultures, ideas, economies, and belief systems. Globalization has brought things like modern medicine to some of the poorest countries in the world, but it has also caused some of the smallest indigenous tribes and native peoples’ to be wiped out completely, leaving no trace of their existence. Globalization can be seen not as a final destination, but as a process that is never ending and is a result of many different parts of our world that are all intertwined. The new systemic inequalities that have come into place over the last few decades, are all important factors in the new geo-economy.
How does globalization tie in to social work? Part of the effects of globalization on the Global South and developing nations is the devastation faced from excavating resources and using cheap labor to make items for buyers in the Global North. The decrease in quality of life and human rights violations stem from forced colonialism, all in hopes of obtaining more profits for transnational corporations, conglomerates, and share holders. While imposing colonialism we also impose Western ideals that violate cultural, spiritual, and community values that differ depending on geographic location The world is such a diverse place that being forced to abide by Western ideals, both cultural and monetary through the IMF and World Bank, leave little room for developing nations to escape the Global North's hold on their goods, services, and independence.
As social work students, it is important to learn now that our duty to pursue social justice and welfare for all is not just for our next door neighbors, it is not only for people in our community or for people in our state or nation. Socioeconomic injustices, human rights violations and growing gaps between the rich and poor across the globe are all worthy of our attention.
By knowing how the global north effects the global south, how social workers need to appreciate cultural differences, how economics has an impact across the globe, and understanding emerging issues like climate change or civil war, terrorism is the best way we can serve the global community.
This week's readings focused on the implication of globalization on community practice and the reality of just how much work needs to be done and how crucial international social work really is to the overall well being of our planet and the global community.
If I were to attempt to define “globalization” before reading Weil's The Handbook of Community Practice, I would say that “globalization” is the merging of cultures, ideas, economies, and belief systems. Globalization has brought things like modern medicine to some of the poorest countries in the world, but it has also caused some of the smallest indigenous tribes and native peoples’ to be wiped out completely, leaving no trace of their existence. Globalization can be seen not as a final destination, but as a process that is never ending and is a result of many different parts of our world that are all intertwined. The new systemic inequalities that have come into place over the last few decades, are all important factors in the new geo-economy.
How does globalization tie in to social work? Part of the effects of globalization on the Global South and developing nations is the devastation faced from excavating resources and using cheap labor to make items for buyers in the Global North. The decrease in quality of life and human rights violations stem from forced colonialism, all in hopes of obtaining more profits for transnational corporations, conglomerates, and share holders. While imposing colonialism we also impose Western ideals that violate cultural, spiritual, and community values that differ depending on geographic location The world is such a diverse place that being forced to abide by Western ideals, both cultural and monetary through the IMF and World Bank, leave little room for developing nations to escape the Global North's hold on their goods, services, and independence.
As social work students, it is important to learn now that our duty to pursue social justice and welfare for all is not just for our next door neighbors, it is not only for people in our community or for people in our state or nation. Socioeconomic injustices, human rights violations and growing gaps between the rich and poor across the globe are all worthy of our attention.
By knowing how the global north effects the global south, how social workers need to appreciate cultural differences, how economics has an impact across the globe, and understanding emerging issues like climate change or civil war, terrorism is the best way we can serve the global community.
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