Globalization, as discussed in "Global Realization" by Eric Schlosser, has dangers and an ugly dark side. But it can also bring tremendous opportunities and benefits. Just as capitalism requires a network of governing systems to keep it from devouring societies, globalization requires vigilance and the rule of law. As Schlosser discusses the heart of globalization, his explanation resembles that of fire. Fire is neither good nor bad. Used properly, it can cook food, sterilize equipment, form iron, and heat our homes. Used carelessly, fire can destroy lives, towns and forests in an instant. In Malcolm Gladwell's essay, "The Power of Context," he makes very clear how immediate and abrupt change can trigger good results in a poor situation. In Susan Faludi's essay "The Naked Citadel," she discusses how resistance to change yields no evolution in the thoughts and actions of people in this world. These essays together yield a strong point and display how change, which is not always good but not always bad, is essential to the progression of the human race, yet at the same time halts its productivity in a very profound way. This idea is at the heart of globalization as discussed by Schlosser. Some of the ideas of Gladwell are in support of Schlosser's essay on globalization, and some do not. Also, there are idea's of Faludi's that compliment Schlosser's mentality and some that do not.
Gladwell's essay supported the idea that rapid change would occur in our world if efforts were made to alter our society quickly. .
" "We stepped up enforcement of the laws against public drunkenness and public urination and arrested repeat violators, including those who threw empty bottles on the street or were involved in even relatively minor damage to property If you peed in the street, you were going to jail" Minor, seemingly insignificant quality-of-life crimes, they said, were Tipping Points for violent crimes" (Gladwell 292).
