Resistance to Globalisation
Examine the critiques of globalisation from different ideological perspectives and the rise of anti-globalisation movements and alternative forums like the World Social Forum.
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Examine the critiques of globalisation from different ideological perspectives and the rise of anti-globalisation movements and alternative forums like the World Social Forum.
Key Questions
- Identify the main criticisms levelled against globalisation by its opponents.
- Explain the objectives and strategies of the anti-globalisation movement.
- Compare the perspectives of the World Economic Forum and the World Social Forum.
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