How Should I, As A Citizen, Respond to Globalization? Conclusion

Throughout this course we have focused on four main questions:
1.) To what extent should globalization shape identity?
2.) To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization?
3.) To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people?
4.) To what extent should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

This last question, "to what extent should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?", is what this blog is all about. Throughout this course I have come to some conclusions about how I can respond to globalization.

There are many ways in which I can respond to globalization.

I can respond to globalization on a large scale, a small scale, or somewhere in between.

**I could respond to globalization by becoming a global citizen, a person who is aware of a wider world, respects and values diversity, is willing to act to help others, and accepts responsibility for their own actions. Someone who assumes responsibility for making globalization work in a way that benefits as many people as possible, in as many situations as possible. Someone who see's beyond the immediate.

Personally, I can already think of many ways in which I can respond to globalization, on many different levels.
1.) I could take a stand and stop shopping at stores that treat employees badly and don't pay them fair wages for their work.
2.) I could protest about subjects and issues that I feel strongly about.
3.) Once I am of age to legally vote, I can vote for the person who I personally think would run the country best.
4.) I can take other people and other countries into consideration when shopping, amongst other things.
5.) I can participate in the celebrations of other cultures.
6.) I can be an active citizen, active student, active consumer, etc.
7.) I can be aware of my environment and treat it with respect.
8.) I can encourage others to do these same things.

There are hundreds of ways that I can respond to globalization. I can respond on a large scale or small scale, individually or collectively; I can respond to an extent that satisfies and expresses my personal beliefs, ideas, opinions, and much more. I can respond by always remembering that the things I do can and will affect others, whether they are a mile away or a country away. I can respond to globalization by letting my voice be heard, and by setting an example for others to do the same.

This is how I, a student, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a citizen of my country, a citizen of the world, a woman, an individual, can respond to globalization.

** All definitions from the Exploring Globalization textbook

Unit 4 Week 4 Response

This week I learned a lot about global citizenship. I learned what global citizenship means, who a global citizen is, and what a global citizen does.



There are many definitions for global citizenship. A global citizen can be described as...
1. Someone who acts or thinks like a global citizen
2. Someone who is aware of a wider world
3. Someone who respects and values diversity
4. Someone who is willing to act to help others
5. Someone who is responsible for their own actions

In order to understand and accept global citizenship, you must recognize and welcome an identity that includes nationality, race, gender, family, and job.

Global citizens are known to take responsibility for making globalization work for the benefits of as many people as possible, in as many situations as possible. They work together to respond to events occurring all over the world. They act and think globally, and see beyond the immediate.

This leads me to think about MY role in our globalizing world. To what extent should I respond to globalization? Should I respond as an individual? As a member of my country? As a global citizen? Should I respond to globalization on all these levels?


**all definitions in this blog come from the Exploring Globalization textbook