Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that what is fundamentally striking about transnational social movements (TSMs) is the extent to which they are able to reach beyond the restrictive confines of the nation state. The writer points out that, due to the ever-increasing opportunities that are afforded by international travel and communication, such as email and the Internet, TSMs have a way of reaching new audiences, organizing them in new collectives and voicing common grievances in new ways. The writer also notes that members of TNMs may not be working class, but they do share the common perception of themselves as small people who are being overlooked by an increasingly powerful group of leaders that are calling the shots from places and spaces in which individual national politics may not exert sufficient influence. The writer concludes that even though theories of social movements might be seen as outdated because of the global context in which movements now operate, this should not gloss over the common features that TNMs do have with social movements before them and with the insights that social movement theories can provide.

Outline:
Introduction
Objectives of Transnational Social Movements
Chief Characteristics of Transnational Social Movements
From Theories of Class to Post-Industrial Society
Conclusions

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"Such protests were organized quite deliberately to coincide with and confront the agenda that was being put forward by intergovernmental conferences. Objecting to the global spread of the neo-liberal economic model, protestors were keen to take to task not only the governments of the leading industrialized nations, but also to criticize international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as multinational corporations, which, in the protestors' views, were setting out policies that could not be countered if objections remained local and national-specific.
"Even though the nature of this movement is contested, it would still be possible to note the chief concerns of protestors as being objection to the globalization of a neo-liberal, monetarist economic philosophy. The strength of the protests against this doctrine are related to what its critics in the anti-capitalist movement see as the extreme negativity of its effects."

Tags:class, globalization, intergovernmental, nations, TNMs

Abstract
In this discussion of globalization and world economy, the writer examines how historically, social movements have arisen, when groups of people have come together to change a larger structural force that controlled their lives. The writer mentions that they are sometimes defined as networks of interaction between actors. The writer argues that while globalization has both aided and hindered collective actions and the formations of social movements, the net effect is favorable.

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"Globalization has come to be a shorthand term for the process by which the world's economy and thus its economic power structure has been knit together into an increasingly interlinked and integrated network. This process has given rise to a controversy that is itself global in scope. As meetings of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and similar bodies representative of global economic elite interests shift from one continent or another, anti-globalization protesters follow them. A few may do ..."

Tags:globalization, social, movements, collective, action, activism

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A paper that shows that in a world of expanding business and human mobility there is an increasing prevalence of corporations extending internationally, resulting in many political and social implications. The author finds that although conventionally, one would join a lobby firm in order to influence government policy through bureaucratic channels; in light of growing corporate globalization, one can argue that these conventional channels are no longer able to reflect the demands and interests of the general population. He finds that although lobby firms possess substantial resources in lobbying government, it is in the flexible structure of informal grassroots organizations that people will be able to influence policy in a globalized world. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of transnational networks in influencing policy by highlighting the insufficiencies of lobby firms, outlining the characteristics of social movements that make them effective, and illustrating the application of these tactics in specific campaigns. Ultimately, it is in these informal movements that the demands of the general public will be heard. The paper focuses on Canada's experience.

From the Paper
"Ultimately, in a world increasingly dominated by multinational corporations, the future of public interests lies in the methods of grassroots organizations. Lobby firms have become ineffective in representing interests of the public, as they are now puppets of the big business interests who hire them. Likewise, governments have ceased to become the focus of policy change, as they too, have subordinated themselves to the interests of multinational corporations. Thus, it is in the flexible and adaptive structures of grassroots lobbying that Canadian voices and interests will be heard in the global arena. The reality that the strength of corporations in this arena is indubitable; yet, it is in the mobilization of collective action from grassroots organizations that will keep these corporations in check and ensure global social justice."

Tags:gatt, greenpeace, mai, movements, multinational, shell, social, wto

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This paper begins with an analysis of an on-line article that refers to the American "attack" on terrorism. The article assumes an anti-war stance and this essay examines the social movements of anti-war sentiments in relation to this particular article, as well as in relation to other anti-war movements in America. It is a sociological analysis of social collectives, and describes both American and Canadian anti-war movements, with direct reference to U.S. military and politics.

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The paper explains that the free trade opposition movement is an attempt to warn blind consumers about the dangers of "free trade" where corporations exploit cheap labor. The paper discusses how developed nations invest in markets that might provide jobs to poor people but they do not pay enough to provide relief from poverty. The paper looks at the assertion that the poorest countries remain so poor because they have no real voice in setting the prices for goods.

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"In part the protests are linked to the indifference that has been shown developing nations, with regard to policy development and agenda. Yet, the opponents of free trade have a broader list of complaints that have to do with overall economic dominance of the "free trade" movement by the developed nations. The fears of the opposition are that trade, in this venue will further tax, rather than assist poorer countries, due to its aggressive emphasis on the bottom line. The "free trade" movement may allow new markets to open in these previously isolated economies but at what cost?"

Tags:developing, nations, poverty, labour, World, Trade, Organization, fair, trade

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This paper discusses how in terms of ideologies, actions, and goals that exist, or should exist in order for the anti-globalization movement to develop into a successful global social movement, there is general agreement that there must be a greater emphasis on social and political issues such as gender equality, and economic issues such as product music and entertainment product copyright protection. The paper further discusses that these are only two of a multitude of important issues that need to be addressed, but they reflect the anti-globalization movement's fundamental goal of protecting the social, political, and economic rights of individuals, groups, and societies as globalization expands. For example, globalization has presented many challenges and opportunities for the transnational women's movement.

Tags:anti, globalization, issues, analysis

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Who owns the beaches? Who owns the giant maple trees? Who owns the water in the great lakes of Canada? Are these owned by the people of Canada, the government of Canada - or by international big business? Under the new regime of globalization, the answers are more complicated than ever before. The global commons may be said to be under attack, and the most heartening response to this has been the emergence of a social justice movement that seeks to protect global resources.

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Assignment 3, Topic 4: Develop the notion of the "global commons" and use this concept to describe changes to the world and the emerging movement for social justice Who owns the beaches? Who owns the giant maple trees? Who owns the water in the great lakes of Canada? Are these owned by the people of Canada, the government of Canada - or by international big business? Under the new regime of globalization, the answers are more complicated than ever before. The global commons may be said to be under attack, and the most heartening response to this has been the emergence of a social justice movement that seeks to protect global resources.

Tags:globalization, canada, commons

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This paper discusses how an increasingly sophisticated global economy has resulted in significantly changing the dynamics of migrant labor. It explains that the effects of globalization on domestic societies and economies has now become a controversial issue. The paper concludes that unless governments and policy makers are able to buttress the forces of globalization with institutions and policies that are able to spread the benefits to the vast majority of the world's population, it is likely that political, social, and labor movements will succeed in reversing the process of globalization.

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"The United Nations Population Division estimates that there were 175 million people residing outside their country of birth in 2000. This estimate represents a hundred percent increase over the 1975 estimated figure of migrants (Migration News, 2002). Further, if labor force participation rates are applied to UN estimates of migrants by country, it becomes evident that the migration of labor has played a significant role in influencing the upward trend in global migration in the fourth quarter of the twentieth century. For, such an exercise reveals that there were approximately 80 million migrant workers around the globe at the turn of the twentieth century (Migration News, 2004). Although such large numbers of migrant workers is not without historical precedence, it is important to note that an increasingly sophisticated global economy has resulted in significantly changing the dynamics of migrant labor. Indeed, this fact is evident in an analysis that compares and contrasts the traditional causes and factors of migrant labor with the more recent effects of a global world economy."

Tags:global, economy, labor, migrant

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This paper will examine the impact on social policy concerning the movement towards more globalized structures of production. Also, the specific case of Canada will be considered. It will be hypothesised that the emergence of the global economy threatens social policies in this country. Central to this is the notion that firms have an increasing ability to get up and go elsewhere due to the existence of free trade agreements. Hence, a central part of analysing the impact of the emerging global economy in Canada and the effect of international constraints on social policies relates to the understanding that globalisation is a process or a development that is currently in progress. Subsequently, this analysis will focus on the extent to which Canada has been affected by globalisation through its involvement in free trade through the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The analysis will also include what can be expected to develop in the future as globalisation proceeds.

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The paper discusses the first World Social Forum that was held in Brazil as a response to groups such as the World Economic Forum who some believe spread Neo-liberal economic policies and hindered democratic economies for individual nations. The paper describes how these forums discuss economic alternatives, exchange experiences, and strengthen alliances between social movements and unions of the working peoples. The paper notes that holding the forum in Brazil was a significant act, because Brazil symbolizes a country that has been greatly impacted by neo-liberal policies.

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"Twenty years ago, the World Economic Forum was born amongst elite politicians and business leaders and opinion formers as an outlet to promote the virtues of capitalism on a global scale. Rightfully so, this exclusive group has gained controversy for its unfair and discriminatory affairs, inviting a circus of media frenzy including journalists, protesters, and activists to their yearly meetings. Despite the group's notoriety, they have done little to actually make an impact within the international economic scene."

Tags:capitalism, neo-liberal, policies, globalization