First UU Economic Globalization Task Force |
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Like Minded Local OrganizationsGlobalizationSweatshopsRainforest & environmental issuesFair TradeFood Policies, SustainabilityGovernment & Global Trade Organizations
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Who We AreWe are a local group of UUs concerned about Economic Globalization issues. What Is Globalization?Those who see it as having a positive effect define Economic Globalization as the free market system taken to its logical conclusion. They believe more efficient markets have the potential to benefit society in ways such as the alleviation of world hunger.
Those of us who see its potential for negative effects on society realize that 'free trade' is seldom 'fair trade', especially when it involves 'first world' economies benefiting from cheap labor and resources provided by 'developing' countries. In this case, the few, corporations in the developed nations which benefit from trade, are making decisions affecting the environment, human rights, and human dignity of the many. People who may believe they will benefit from world market participation, end up instead as victims of exploitation as their labor and natural resources and are consumed by the developed nations.
For more detailed definitions, visit: http://globalization.about.com/cs/whatisit/index.htm Learn More!Our group meets regularly to share information on this topic, and sponsors guest speakers and other events from time to time. Check the newsletter for current meeting times. If you have specific questions, you can email EGTaskForceChair@FirstUUColumbus.org.
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