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ASSIGNMENT: Please respond the the classmates discussion post below that pertains to the following question:
Social scientists say that the elements of globalization - capitalism, trade, and technological revolution are breaking down old obstacles and mindsets. With that in mind is the notion of sovereignity an outmoded concept?
Angie Ramirez:
Globalization makes it harder for states to be in full control of their borders and population. In "Why are so many migrant children braving the journey across the US Border Alone?" Tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors crossed into the U.S., fleeing violence from countries in Central America, with government efforts failing to prevent them from migrating, despite policies and enforcement. Similarly, in "Flooding into Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees flee harrowing violence," thousands of Rohingya Muslims fled Myanmar and crossed into Bangladesh to flee ethnic violence. Military brutality and ethnic cleansing push people across borders, showing how national sovereignty can't always prevent these kinds of crises. Under capitalism and trade agreements, trade deals like NAFTA pushed out Mexican agricultural workers, which led to increased migration to the U.S. These kinds of economic ties between countries show how trade policies can make it harder for a government to control its economy and affect migration. These examples show that globalization challenges the old ideas of sovereignty. Even with these challenges, countries still try to control their borders and people. The U.S. planned mass deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants, which would take years and cost $315 billion. This shows that states have authority but struggle to enforce it. In Riace, the town welcomed migrants and grew its population, but the national government cut funding for the refugee program. This shows the conflict between what local communities want and what the national government actually does. Countries may have borders, but they can't completely enforce them in a globalized world. Sovereignty still exists, but it's changed. Instead of full control, their power is now shaped by global trade, migration, and technological revolution.