What is the World Social Forum (WSF)? Why does the WSF exist? What political system does the WSF promote? Why? The authors of this chapter do not approve of neoliberalism. Why?

How to judge Globalism

Part 1
1. Read the essay in the readings folder, “Globalization and the Emergence of the World Social
Forums”
2. Post answers to the following reading questions by 11:59pm:
• What is the World Social Forum (WSF)?
• Why does the WSF exist?
• What political system does the WSF promote? Why?
• The authors of this chapter do not approve of neoliberalism. Why?
• What is the “crisis of democracy” and where did it come from, according to this article?
• Continue to add to your list of questions.

Part 2
1. Read “How to Judge Globalism” in the readings folder at left.
2. Post an answer to just one question: summarize the positions of those for and against globalism/ globalization in this essay.