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Key Challenges of
Globalization
Sandie Cornish
Loyola Institute
What is Globalization?
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Globalization is a phenomena that expands
interconnectedness in the world.
It is not just an economic phenomena – it also
affects cultural, political, social, legal and religious
life.
Experiences of globalization differ – it may be
experienced as mainly an opportunity or mainly
threat.
The same person may experience both positive and
negative aspects of globalization.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
What’s New About
Globalization?
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Scale & Intensity: human
interconnectedness has both deepened and
widened.
Fluidity: traditional relationships and ways of
making meaning are being constantly
reshaped.
Structures & Hubs: new webs of
relationships are overlaid on traditional
social structures, leading to new patterns of
interaction.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Three Resources
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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social
Justice Sunday Statement 2007, Who is My
Neighbour? Australia’s Role as a Global Citizen.
National Council of Churches in Australia Social
Justice Sunday Statement 2007, In Whose Interest?
Australia as a Global Citizen.
International Jesuit Task Force on Globalization and
Marginalization Report 2006, Globalization and
Marginalization Our Global Apostolic Response.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Commonality &
Difference
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None of these resources claims to be
comprehensive in its coverage of the issues
associated with globalization.
Each resource focuses on a small number of
key issues or challenges.
There is substantial overlap in the key
concerns of the resources, but there are
also some differences.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Three Common Concerns
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Functioning of the economy (prosperity and
economic justice, foreign aid, development
assistance, trade justice, the logic of the
market)
War and peace (military alliances and
interventions, weapons, conflict
transformation, non violence)
The environment (unsustainable
environmental degradation, climate change,
energy policy).
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Functioning of the
Economy
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The logic of the market should not dominate every
aspect of human life – it needs to be kept in its
place through laws and institutions that are
accountable.
Flows of goods, services and finance are
international and States are no longer able to
control their own economies.
Free trade isn’t necessarily fair trade – the impact
of historical injustices and differences in power
need to be taken into account.
Debt relief, development assistance and fair trade
are needed to address poverty.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
War & Peace
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With greater interconnectedness the causes of
conflict have become more complex.
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Peace and security are global questions requiring
international cooperation.
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Non State actors have become more important in
conflicts e.g. terrorism.
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The assertion of identity in the face of
homogenization and relativism, and conflict over
the control of resources have led to violence.
The international trade in weapons makes conflicts
more dangerous.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
The Environment
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Poorer countries cannot follow the same
environmentally unsustainable path to development
as rich countries have.
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New forms of energy are needed to support
development.
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The wealthy need to reassess their lifestyles.
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Environmental action must be global, or polluting
and depleting activities will simply be ‘exported’.
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Markets must take into account environmental
limits.
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Some Specific Concerns
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The United Nations & International Financial
Institutions (Catholic SJSS)
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Politics & Governance
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Human Rights
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Border Protection & Refugees
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Cultural Erosion & the Issue of Inclusion
(Jesuit Report)
(NCCA SJSS)
Report)
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
(Catholic SJSS)
(Jesuit
Catholic Social Justice
Sunday Statement
Ecumenical Social
Justice Sunday
Statement
Jesuit Task Force
Report
Foreign aid, development
assistance & trade justice
Prosperity & Economic
Justice
The Logic of the Market
Military alliances &
interventions
Conflict, Weapons & Non
Violence
Violence & Conflict
Transformation
Climate change & energy
policy
Climate Change
Unsustainable
Environmental
Degradation
Border Protection &
refugees
Human Rights
Cultural Erosion & the
Issue of Inclusion
The UN & International
Financial Institutions
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.
Politics & Governance
For Reflection
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What is the most urgent challenge raised by
globalization in your parish / school / group?
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How are you currently addressing this
challenge?
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What are the most exciting positive
possibilities flowing from globalization for
your parish / school / group?
How are you using these possibilities to
promote the common good?
© Sandie Cornish for the Loyola Institute, Australian Jesuits, November 2007.