Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Globalization101 starts a blog


Globalization101.org is a website dedicated to examining the trade-offs and dilemmas associated with globalization. The website provides the perfect tool for students of all ages interested in learning more about how globalization affects every aspect of our lives, from the foods we eat, to the clothes we wear, to the air we breathe.

The website covers 15 major themes: 1. Trade, 2. Investment, 3. IMF and World Bank, 4.Environment, 5. Technology, 6. Energy, 7. Media, 8. Culture, 9. Education, 10. Development, 11. Migration, 12. Health, 13. Women, 14. Human Rights, and 15. International Law.

The website offers in-depth studies of each of the above topics, video interviews with experts in the field, teaching tools to help educators teach these topics in their courses, and news analyses that examines current events through the lens of the globalization.

This blog will provide a discussion forum to chat about globalization and current events.