(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Hard of Geography

Globalization is a phenomenon that has profoundly transformed the economic and social dynamics of the planet, connecting regions, markets, and cultures in ways previously unimaginable. However, this global integration has not been accompanied by an equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities, resulting in a scenario of significant global inequality. According to the Oxfam report in 2019, 26 people owned the same wealth as the poorest half of the world's population, highlighting extreme disparities. In his book 'Liquid Times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty,' sociologist Zygmunt Bauman argues that globalization is not a homogeneous phenomenon but rather a process that generates 'islands of wealth in a sea of poverty.' Based on this context and Bauman's quote, analyze and discuss the following statement: 'Globalization, far from being a phenomenon of social and economic integration, is actually a mechanism for the reproduction and widening of inequalities among nations and within them.' In your argument, consider the impact of globalization on labor market dynamics and international trade relations, and evaluate possible strategies to mitigate the negative effects of this phenomenon.