Migration and Globalization Migration Is

Migration and Globalization Migration is grounded in process of globalization. Both of these concepts lead to the development of a world that is more interdependent and connected. The purpose of this discussion is to explain several themes associated with globalization and migration. The Reseacr will seek to explain the reasons why migration and globalization occur.

According to Steger, what are the main traits or characteristics and dimensions of globalization? Steger explains that globalization is a set of social processes that appear to transform our present social condition of weakening nationality into one of globality (Steger)." Steger asserts that one of the primary characteristics of a globalization is the development of a global economy. The primary dimensions of globalization according to Steger are economic, political, ecological and cultural. All of these dimensions are affected by globalization.

As it pertains to the economic dimension Steger points out that globalization has an impact on economic conditions such as trade and finance. Globalization serves as a conduit for an economic system that is interconnected and interdependent. As it pertains to the political dimension, Steger asserts that globalization is just another aspect of the creation of an international community that is without boundaries or borders.

The author asserts that globalization may ultimately lead to the formation of a one world government and the European Union is a prototype for such a government. The ecological dimension of globalization emphasizes the idea that the environmental crisis affects every nation and as such the regions of the world have to work together to overcome issues such as global warming and pollution. These environmental problems require nations around the world to establish standards and to collaborate to ensure that these problems can be resolved.

Finally the author discusses the cultural dimension of globalization. Steger asserts that globalization has forever changed culture particulalary as it pertains to the languages that are used throughout the world. Steger asserts that popular products and the companies that produce these products are changing cultures around the world and ultimately making the people of the world more homogenous.

What is globalization meant to regulate and how is unequal regulation reflected in the ranking of these movements? The research seems to indicate that globalization is meant to regulate the world economy, migration, development of global cities, the development of cosmopolitan and local cultures and the deteriation of social identity (Cohen).

According to Massey "immigration flows were dominated by Europe and stemmed from processes of colonization and economic growth under mercantile capitalism (Massey)." In other words, colonization was actually a form of globalization that came about as a result of the need to further economic opportunities and allow for greater freedoms. The authors further explain that the regulation of migration has been extremely unequal for at least 300 years as Europeans have been able, with little to no regulation, to inhabit significant portions of Oceania, Asia, African, and the Americas.

Indeed Europeans have ranked the highest as it relates to the fluidity with which they can move around the world. This is in great contrast to people from countries such as Haiti (Schiller). According to Schiller this unequal regulation of migration may have a great deal to do with the strength or weakness of transnational networks. The author explains that in most cases people have strong bonds to their homeland and send a portion of their wages back to relatives that are still in their home countries.

In addition immigrants from certain countries in Europe such as Italy have strong support systems and communities in countries such as America when and if they choose to immigrate. In addition, the governments of these countries have good relationships which allows for more relaxed regulations as it pertains to migration and immigration. This support system exist because people have been coming to America from certain countries for centuries as such the support systems for those who migrate from these countries is strong.

Why does Castles and Miller argue that the migration of people the least regulated movement? In the book the Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World the authors Stephen Castles and Mark Miller assert that the migration of people is the least regulated movement because of the need for a labor force. The authors assert that the powers that be in many countries throughout the world benefit from not having strict regulations on the migration of people.

In almost every context those who migrate from one region to another or simply cross a border, inevitably serve an important role in the labor force by providing cheap and dependable labor. Although the authors explain that this type of labor has an effect on local workers who are citizens, the benefits of cheap labor outweigh the costs. Addiitonally, the authors explain that as a result of the need for an immigrant.