ID | 148842 |
Title Proper | Subaltern global justice and national identity |
Language | ENG |
Author | Sinha, R C |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The present paper entitled “Subaltern Global Justice and National Identity” attempts to address three issues. First, globalization in itself is value free. It is neither good nor bad. It assumes a value when linked with the question of justice or injustice. The question of subaltern global justice is related to the third world and underdeveloped countries. The question of global justice involves the preferential treatment of underdeveloped nations. I think, globalization as a process of development is just and globalization as an instrument of exploitation is unjust. Globalization is faced with a dilemma. If we go against globalization, then we will be technologically backward and condemned to be poor and underdeveloped. The backwardness will cause poverty. As a matter of fact, poverty is a moral evil and responsible for many immoral activities. So in order to get rid of poverty and backwardness we have to accept technology based globalization. Peter Singer observes, “One hundred and fifty years ago, |
`In' analytical Note | Dialogue Vol. 16, No.4; Apr-Jun 2015: p.188-197 |
Journal Source | Dialogue 2015-04 16, 4 |
Key Words | National Identity ; Subaltern Global Justice |