corporate globalization
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Choose a social justice, human rights or democracy issue that relates to one or
more of the issues we have covered in class this semester, such as:
o corporate globalization and the 1% vs. 99%
o the global power shift and a multi-polar world order
o the wealth gap, poverty and inequality
o women’s rights and global organizing
o LGBTQ rights and cultural movements
o rising youth protests and Occupy
o democracy movements and civil liberties
o global warming, climate change and environmental action
o artist protests and all of the above
o films we have covered in the class
The issue should be current and significant in the world today, and should be a
cause that personally matters to you:
OPTION 1: WRITTEN ESSAY: YOUR TOPIC + PEOPLE POWER
1) Using sources, but writing in your own words, identify your topic issue and
why it is important in shaping the 21st century. Explain:
• the origins, historical background and current context of this issue
• the problems it presents that need solutions
• current examples and the problems
2) Identify and describe a “people power” organization working on this issue
to promote policies that are democratic and socially just: You must include:
• where they operate and how to contact them
• their principles, mission and goals
• what solutions are they proposing to the problem?
• What forms of people power do they develop? Explain their activities,
campaigns, outreach, etc.
• Identify a place (country, state, city, government, model project, etc.)
where this organization or its viewpoint has had some impact and
success. Attach materials if you want.
3) Identify major power centers (a corporation, a political party, a government, a
media source, etc) that opposes this organization’s viewpoint and activity.
Explain their opposing viewpoint and how they pursue their goals (use their
power). Give examples and attach materials if you want.
4) Give your own opinion about the best approaches for addressing this issue,
taking into account what you have learned from both sides. How could your
chosen organization improve its appeal? What might make this issue more
compelling to people in the US? What additional sources of people power could
be engaged in this cause? Cite examples (and sources) to back your viewpoint.
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5) Extra Credit!! Design a leaflet/poster (rough draft is fine) that you think a
people power organization could use to get their message to college students in
the US on this issue.
6) Did I mention about citing sources enough?? I would especially love a
listing of web sites pertaining to the issue you pick. Maps and graphics also
appreciated.
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