Essay Plan - Freya

Is globalization good or bad?

Introduction:
Where did “globalization” come from？
What does it mean?
Which aspects are affected by it?
the outline: economy, culture & politics ( positive and negative)
Main body (comparison):
1. Economy: the first & most effect
Global trade increase
Poor & developing areas ↑
People got jobs
Developed areas ↓
Labours lost jobs
2. Culture: affected by economy
Diversity→ enhance communicating
Become homogeneous, no distinguishing feature
3. Politics: affected by economy & culture
Increase mutual trust → help solve diputes
Terrorism ↑
Conclusion: comparison (above)→support “good”
some advices(suggestion)


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