Chris Dunfield
Capitola, Ca, 95010
(510)332-8313
12 May 2013
Dear Millennial Generation and youth society,
Today, the division of wealth and poverty in the global society has only been growing. As citizens of this world, we all have a responsibility to uphold the health of the environment and each other. The destruction of the environment is possibly the biggest problem we face today, one that we can all relate to. Furthermore, the unethical economic policies in put in place by the corporation hold undeveloped countries in an abyssal hole, unable to move upwards. Corporations-- conglomerate, private, multinational companies-- create a system of environmental degradation coupled with economic dependance and the oppression of these undeveloped nations that now solely rely on exports. This being of such vast importance, it is necessary we understand the ways that these corporations are effecting everyone. This letter will address that effect of corporate culture on the global society.
Corporate control of society has many adverse effects. One such effect is the conglomeration of media companies, which has created a way to broadcast a thought up and created culture to millions of people every day. People are unknowingly allowing horrible things to happen everyday and are trapped in a global market place that is almost inescapable. Town halls are now malls; trapped in a market, we are losing our democracy. You all must become aware of these actions being taken by corporations because is effects your futures, and those of your children.
Reliance of exporting goods in undeveloped nations, a system of dependance set up by corporations, has caused austerity programs in both the United States and elsewhere. Austerity means cutting of social services and usually manifests in cutting of funding for parks and education, one of—if not the most important thing needed for us to make change in society.
The effect on the environment from the global monopolization of industry that thee corporations exert terrible. Multinational corporations have the power to override international laws on trade and environmental waste. The amazon rainforest, for example, is currently .
Another example of degradation of the environment by corporate control of companies would be Coca-Cola company in India.
It is important that we all make these steps to change their consumption habits and voice out to limit the power of these corporations, as well as care and help maintain the health of the environment. These are our futures, and we have the power to change how they come out, together. If ignored, the destruction of the environment and of societies is almost guaranteed. People will be stuck in systems of tyrannical oppression.
Third Quarter Score: 10
ReplyDeleteExcellent point you have. You've clearly done your research. I know this is rough, so I trust you will see the many grammar less desirables.I feel it is of urgent importance that we develop the problem solver mindset. I might reconsider adding this sentence: "This letter will address that effect of corporate culture on the global society." It just seems like something that would be separate from an essay. But if you feel like it fits, then that is best. It is your voice after all. Thanks for posting. I'll be HERE all week.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this is an interesting start here! I wanted to encourage you to read the NYT article on Apple because you might want to incorporate this into your argument. The video really does a good job of explaining both sides of the argument.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/apple-avoided-billions-in-taxes-congressional-panel-says.html?emc=na&_r=0