Labour & Globalization: The Dysfunctional Marriage

Through globalization, capitalism has triggered an increasing and overwhelming disregard for the well-being and sanctity of the human body. This unrelenting mentality of modern capitalist authorities (namely corporation heads and/or politicians) that there will always be someone 'available for the job' has been the cause of tremendous pressures placed on employees, pressures felt by labourers the world over. The commoditization of the human body in terms or labour, sex and organ trades, and even …

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