local responses to globallisation

Local Responses to Globalisation The Role of Civil Society Comparing globalised to local production: 

Local Responses to Globalisation The Role of Civil Society Comparing globalised to local production

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Question 1 – What exactly does it mean by Civil Society? The IB Geography syllabus defines civil societies as: Any organization or movement that works in the area between the household, the private sector and the state to negotiate matters of public concern. Civil societies include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, trade unions, academic institutions and faith-based organizations. Find examples of all the different sections mentioned above that operate in your area…. The role of Civil Societies is gaining ground, although its power is questioned. However some very important changes have occurred as a result of civil society pressure . e.g debt reduction, environmental changes due to Greenpeace…..

Civil Society and Sustainability: 

Civil Society and Sustainability The previous page looks at different views to aspects of sustainability. Many see a positive aspect of globalisation is the move to being a more global citizen. Civil society is placing more emphasis on encouraging companies to become more sustainable through boycott or positive behavior e.g. boycotting BP after an oil spill or buying Fair trade products. How much of a global citizen are you.

The Socially Responsible Company?: 

The Socially Responsible Company? Two different views of what are the top most socially responsible companies One is from Fortune magazine and the other from the Huffington Post Which do you think is which. Choose one of the companies mentioned and explain why it is socially responsible.

Case Study – Corporate Social responsibility and Civil society combine: 

Case Study – Corporate Social responsibility and Civil society combine Body Shop combine with Greenpeace, and Friends of the Earth to force change in Shell activities in Ogoniland , Nigeria.

The Role of Trade Unions: 

The Role of Trade Unions Trade Unions are part of Civil Society Explain what this means?

The Role of Civil Society in creating Awareness.: 

The Role of Civil Society in creating Awareness. What does this movment do? Find and produce a 150 word case study on one project they have been involved with to raise awareness of effect of globalisation on one tribe.

Traidcraft: role of civil societies in supporting local economic activity : 

Traidcraft : role of civil societies in supporting local economic activity

What are the costs and benefits of globalised compared to local production?: 

What are the costs and benefits of globalised compared to local production?

Civil Society role in promoting local produce: 

Civil Society role in promoting local produce

The Role of Religious Civil Society in promoting local business : 

The Role of Religious Civil Society in promoting local business Case Study – the halal meat industry in the world Pages 231-232 – paul guinness

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Exam style question: Evaluate the arguments concerning the adoption of local commercial production rather than globalized production. [15 Marks] Discuss the role of civil societies in supporting causes at a local scale. [15 Marks]