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Ailawadi
7 July 2025

GLOBALIZATION
Globalization is often seen as a symbol of progress
and global unity — connecting markets, cultures,
and people. However, beneath its glossy surface lies
a range of problems that have deepened global
inequality, harmed local industries, and
compromised both cultural and economic
sovereignty.

1. Widening Inequality

While globalization has enriched corporations and elites, the bene ts have not reached
everyone equally. Developed nations and the rich have gained far more than the poor or
developing countries. In many regions, the income gap has widened, and the wealth has
become concentrated in the hands of a few.

2. Exploitation of Labor

To reduce costs, companies shift production to countries where labor is cheap and rights are
weak. Workers in such nations often face poor wages, unsafe conditions, long hours, and no
social security. Sweatshops and child labor have become part of the global production chain.

3. Threat to Local Industries

Cheap imports from abroad, especially from countries like China, have destroyed many local
industries in developing countries. Small artisans, weavers, and cottage industries can't
compete with mass-produced goods. As a result, unemployment rises and traditional skills are
lost.

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 4. Loss of Cultural Identity

Globalization spreads a global culture heavily dominated by Western ideals, often through
media, brands, fashion, and entertainment. This can lead to a loss of regional languages,
festivals, clothing, cuisine, and traditional values — creating a world that looks similar
everywhere, but lacks diversity.

5. Environmental Destruction

To attract foreign investment, many governments ignore or weaken environmental

6. Unfair Trade Practices

Powerful countries and corporations often set the rules of global trade. Rich nations protect
their industries through subsidies and tariffs but push developing nations to open up. This
makes global trade deeply unfair and biased.

7. Loss of Economic Sovereignty

As nations become dependent on international trade and nancial institutions (like the IMF or
World Bank), they lose control over their own economic policies. Often, they are forced to
implement policies that serve foreign interests rather than their own people.

8. Increased Economic Vulnerability

Globalization ties countries together — but this also means a crisis in one part of the world
can spread quickly. A recession, war, or pandemic can disrupt supply chains, spike prices, and
damage economies worldwide. COVID-19 and the 2008 nancial crisis are clear examples.

9. Consumerism and Waste

Globalization promotes a culture of excessive consumption — from fast fashion to fast food.
This leads to massive waste generation, pressure on resources, and environmental harm.
Land lls over ow while industries continue to produce more.

10. Brain Drain

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 Highly skilled professionals from developing countries often migrate to richer nations for
better opportunities. While this bene ts the receiving countries, the home countries suffer
from a shortage of doctors, scientists, engineers, and researchers.

11. Health Risks

Global fast-food chains and processed food industries have altered eating habits worldwide.
As a result, lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are rising even in
countries that traditionally had healthy diets.

12. Digital Divide

Globalization assumes equal access to technology — but billions of people still lack basic
internet access. While urban populations connect and grow, rural and underdeveloped regions
fall further behind, creating a larger digital gap.

13. Commodi cation of Basic Services

Globalization turns public goods — like education and healthcare — into pro t-driven
businesses. International institutions and private players enter these sectors, making them
more expensive and less accessible to the poor.

14. Political Interference

Economic dependency on powerful countries or corporations can lead to political

15. Unaccountable Global Institutions

Bodies like the WTO, IMF, and World Bank are often dominated by rich nations and lack
democratic accountability. Their policies may bene t markets but often harm the poor or
damage local economies.

16. Security Concerns

Globalization enables not just the free movement of goods and people, but also of crime,
terrorism, and cyber threats. Open borders and interconnected systems can be misused by
criminal networks, making global security more fragile.

🔚 Conclusion

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 Globalization, in its current form, has created deep imbalances — economic, cultural, and
environmental. While it has brought some progress, it has also led to exploitation, inequality,
and loss of control. To truly bene t humanity, globalization must be reimagined with
fairness, sustainability, and respect for local identity and sovereignty.

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