08-02-2004, 11:40 PM
Well, most of Southeast Asia is doing allright, economic growth in Thailand or Vietnam is higher than in most Western countries. As regards the role of woman, that is the result of traditional, indigenous culture/society, nothing to be blamed on the West, even though Naomi Klein et al. try to blame it on the evil West. The women who work in the "sweatshops" for western MNCs consider themselves lucky, they are earning their own money and the work is harder in the traditional sectors.
As regards development/economic growth, Singapore and South Korea developed by integrating into the global economy! Have a look at North Korea when you want to know how protectionism works out.
That sub-saharan Africa is going to hell in a handcart is a fact. It's also a fact that a lot of it is down to to the corrupt systems erected by Africans. Or are you going to blame Darfur on the US/West too?
As regards development/economic growth, Singapore and South Korea developed by integrating into the global economy! Have a look at North Korea when you want to know how protectionism works out.
That sub-saharan Africa is going to hell in a handcart is a fact. It's also a fact that a lot of it is down to to the corrupt systems erected by Africans. Or are you going to blame Darfur on the US/West too?
Prophecy of Deimos
âThe world doesnât end with water, fire, or cold. Iâve divined the coming apocalypse. It ends with tentacles!â
âThe world doesnât end with water, fire, or cold. Iâve divined the coming apocalypse. It ends with tentacles!â