Immigration and Globalization Class 1

Administrative Give quiz Collect critiques

Review Definition of discrimination What forms of discrimination are illegal Sexual harassment – a form of sex discrimination Quid pro quo Hostile environment

Today 1961 versus 2011 What is “globalization” Norms

I. 1961 versus 2011 In 1961 where were our cars made and who made them? In 1961 where were our televisions made and who made them? What has changed? Why has it changed? What is the impact on workers, their work lives and their jobs?

II. What is Globalization? What do we mean by the term? What does it mean to say we have a globalized economy? How does this differ from international trade of 50 or 100 years ago?

III. Norms What kinds of norms govern the global economy/society? Who makes those norms? What are they?

Next Time Issues related to globalization Issues related to immigration

Immigration and Globalization Class 2

Administrative Return quizzes

Review Now live in a globalized society and a globalized economy Norms not a clearly defined as in the past, not even as clear who is responsible for establishing the norms

Today A completely globalized industry Why does immigration occur? Solutions to the illegal immigration “problem”

I. A Completely Globalized Industry What would it mean for an industry to be completely globalized? What industry comes the closest? What does that industry look like and what is it like to work in that industry?

II. Why does immigration occur? Why do people move across borders? How does it relate to the issue of work? Why do people migrate illegally? What is the impact of illegal immigration on the work place? Why shouldn’t people be allowed to live wherever they like?

III. Solutions to the Illegal Immigration “Problem” What are potential solutions? Build a fence and send all the illegals home Build a fence and legalize the illegals already here Allow more people to come legally Allow anyone who wants to come legally Improve economic prospects in places of origin Why are the solutions so hard to enforce?

Next Time Begin our discussion of industrial work