Journal article
Fear, Diversity and the Globalisation Paradigm
International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, Vol.3, pp.601-609
2003
Abstract
Globalisation is a complex process that has been at play across the world for centuries. It incorporates the flows of power, money, technology, ideas and people. Different models of analysis have been suggested for the understanding of this phenomenon ranging from Wallerstein's Centre-Periphery theory to Appadurai's theory of 'scapes'; involving the different types of flows and the actors. For the scope of this paper, I will restrict the discussion to the processes and impacts of economic globalisation and the movements of people in the context of diversity. I will argue that governments are increasingly using fear of the 'other' and of the 'shared enemy' to shore up their mandate, one that is under threat from the forces of economic globalisation. Though the first impact of the new global structures is felt at the level of income, work standards and the general quality of life, there are specific threats that affect diversity in pluralistic societies. Many of these threats are embedded within the nation-state especially if the traditional freedom and privacy guaranteed to the citizen is withdrawn in the face of shared fear. The paper will further delineate the levels that these trends have to be challenged at and the options available for a more equitable society.
Details
- Title
- Fear, Diversity and the Globalisation Paradigm
- Authors
- Narayan Gopalkrishnan (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Publication details
- International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, Vol.3, pp.601-609
- Publisher
- Common Ground Publishing
- Date published
- 2003
- ISSN
- 1447-9532
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449835202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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