W3. Extra blog post / posted by SoJeong Yeon (연소정)

Q. What are some of the major issues in world politics right now? 

 

  This week, we learned about the political globalization. During class, I debated this question with my partner. Also I thought about subtle differences of 'becoming an issue all over the world' and 'something to be globalized.' There were many opinions but I'll post blog about two major global issues among them.

 

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   Firstly, opposition to immigration becomes an global issue. Today, by increasing interchange between countries, a large number of people emigrate to other country from their country. There are many reasons- for education or job seeking and because of natural disasters- that they immigrate. Some support the immigration policy, but others maintain that immigration needs to be limited. In such situations, opposition to immigration has become a significant political issue in many countries.
 



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     Specially, in the United States, opposition to immigration was one of President Donald Trump's campaign promises. This is still controversy issue now because the project effects social, economic costs. The opponent to immigration think that if other country people immigrate to their territory, it will be hard to get job(the job competition will be strong) and to receive education and social services. Also they oppose the immigration because of negative environmental impact from accelerated population growth, increased crime rates, and changes in traditional identities and values. In particular, in the United States, illegal immigration is a large issue.

   I think it is related to opposition to multiculturalism and racism. So this problem is the more sensitive issue. I also think the opposition to immigration is opposite to globalization flow that more and more people from other country communicate with each other and that multiculturalism become an important topic.

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   Secondly, homosexuality and homosexual marriage become a global issue. Homosexuality has always been a controversial topic, but now is no longer an unacceptable behavior in some countries. These days, homosexuality doesn't seem as foreign as before. Many states in the U.S. have legalized homosexuality and homosexual marriage. Some countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, still oppose to homosexuality because this is related to religious issues. But the homosexual movement is alive and thriving in Europe and other countries. This implies the spread of the consciousness that homosexuality is an acceptable alternative lifestyle, because all human are created equal and basic human rights should be respected.