Outsourcing: Cultural and Economic Impacts

Introduction: Over the past 20 years, outsourcing has had a tremendous impact on the U.S. economy because formerly "secure" jobs have moved overseas. Outsourcing strategies also call into question the value of education and hard work in achieving success because jobs requiring education and skill are being shifted overseas where workers with the same qualifications cost less to employers. Tasks : Is manufacturing work—and union wages—an essential part of the U.S. culture? Is the loss of jobs for white-collar workers in high growth industries the real upsetting factor about outsourcing? 3 sentences for each is needed.

In order to apply Contemporary World Cultural concepts, this posting offers a sample character.

Sample ideas about a software engineer are generated.

Contemporary World Culture is shown using a simulation.

This posting addresses a mock character.

Examining Alternatives to Globalization

Introduction: The opponents of globalization focus their criticism on the role of globalization in homogenizing the world and driving wages and prices to a minimum. Supporters argue that lower prices and greater opportunities are worth the costs that come at the price of industrial development. Questions 1) What do the opponents of globalization criticize? 2) With regard to consumerism, immigration, and nutrition, where do you find their critiques compelling? Why?

Contemporary World Culture

How and when do cultural items become "glocal"—a hybrid of global and local? Support your answer with examples from at least on film or television, US based fast food and a musical example from the Internet.