Some are critical of the World Trade Organisation saying that its rules favour companies from wealthy countries. They argue that by making it difficult for countries to protect their own industries with discriminatory tariffs, it is hard for poor countries to build domestic industries.
Left critics of capitalism.
The World Social Forum emerged as a counterpoint to the World Economic Forum. It represents a broad range of interests and civil society groups with the ambitious aim of rebuilding the dreams of the left in today's globalised world.
Marxist organisations see globalisation as the spread of capitalism, in which the labor of the poor is exploited for the benefit of the rich .
Business organisations threatened by international competition.
Many companies in rich countries oppose globalisation because they fear that competition from imports will cost them money. Such companies are typically found in industries such as textiles and footwear. These are among the few industries in which poor countries can provide effective competition.
Many business organisations that may support the world trade system in general will oppose specific measures to reduce tariffs, which is one of the principal means for building global trade.
Unions in rich countries.
Some trade unions oppose globalisation, saying that it leads to a lowering of wage and workplace standards. The argument generally presented is that globalisation encourages the trade in goods produced in countries which do not allow unions to defend their workers' rights. They undercut the goods produced in countries where unions do defend unions' rights. This leads to a race to the bottom' as the markets are won by those with the lowest standards.
Cultural nationalists.
Some regard globalisation as the spread of American culture and influence. This theme emerges in the speeches of the Malaysian Prime Minister, Mohammed Mahathir. .
Perspectives on the anti-globalsation players:.
