What impact does globalism have on human rights?

Globalization is the term used to describe the liberalization and interdependence between the world’s economies, cultures, and populations (Peterson Institute for International Economics). Globalization encompasses the growing cross-border trade of goods and services, foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign portfolio investment (FPI), technology, and information between countries. Think of Globalism as a “McDonaldization” of not just capital, labor, and commodities but of lifestyles, ideas, preferences, food, culture, and values–the interaction amongst people within states plays a vital role in transforming not just political institutions, but cultural standards (norms), and social connections (Swathi Hosamani and Shravani Hosamani 4). ... Here are some effects of globalization on human rights. Globalization worsens poverty as it escalates instability, poverty, and social fragmentation, hindering the human rights and human dignity of those affected, usually the less affluent countries and their populace (Singh n.d.). The WTO allows countries that abuse human rights to join the organization, so, really, how effective can penalties be in deterring violations? Trade liberalization makes it ideal for manufacturers to want to go to countries with more relaxed environmental regulations, contributing to environmental degradation (Singh n.d.). Officials in these countries lose control over local regulatory structures as they want investment and job creation in their communities (Singh n.d.). This is similar to how free trade can lead to a "race to the bottom" concerning labor protection laws, environmental regulations, and social welfare standards (Singh n.d.). Globalization worsens income inequality as open commerce and globalization often exacerbate the disparities in income and wealth, and opportunities from globalization tend to be concentrated in industrialized states, alienating the developing world (Singh n.d.). There really wasn't that much of a difference between developing countries and developed countries a few centuries ago, but now, the developed world cannot keep up as the gap between the two continues to widen (Singh n.d.). Globalization is seen as "providing good opportunities for their countries and their people" as it benefits the developed and fails to deliver the same opportunities to the developing world (Singh n.d.). Read more >...